Removal And Installation

COMPRESSOR

COMPRESSOR : Removal and Installation


CAUTION:
Perform lubricant return operation before each refrigeration system disassembly. However, if a large amount of refrigerant or lubricant is detected, never perform lubricant return operation. Perform Lubricant Return Operation.

REMOVAL

1.Use a refrigerant collecting equipment (for HFC-134a) to discharge the refrigerant. Recycle Refrigerant.
2.Remove drive belt. Removal And Installation.





3.Remove mounting bolts (A), and then disconnect low-pressure flexible hose (1) and high-pressure flexible hose (2).

CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the A/C piping and compressor with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.

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4.Disconnect magnet clutch harness connector.

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5.Remove mounting bolts. Pull out compressor in the direction indicated by an arrow as shown in the figure to remove.

CAUTION:
Be careful not to contact with and damage surrounding parts when removing compressor from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION

Note the following items, and then install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
- Replace O-rings with new ones. Then apply compressor oil to them when installing.
- Perform lubricant adjusting procedure before installing new compressor. Lubricant Adjusting Procedure For Compressor Replacement.
- Check for leakages when recharging refrigerant. Leak Test.
- Check tension of the drive belt after installing compressor. Inspection.