Compressor HVAC: Service and Repair

Compressor Assembly and Associated Parts

Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Discharge and recover refrigerant
3. Disconnect magnetic clutch harness connector.




4. Remove drive belt.
Move drive belt tensioner to loose side using wrench then remove drive belt.
5. Disconnect refrigerant line connector.
When removing the line connector, the connecting part should immediately be plugged or capped to prevent foreign matter from being mixed into the line.
6. Remove compressor.

Installation
1. Install compressor.
Tighten the compressor fixing bolts to the specified torque.
Torque: 19 Nm (14 lb. ft)
2. Connect refrigerant line connector.
- Tighten the refrigerant line connector fixing bolts to the specified torque.
Torque: 15 Nm (11 lb. ft)
- O-rings cannot be reused. Always replace with new ones.
- Be sure to apply new compressor oil to the O-rings when connecting refrigerant lines.
3. Install drive belt.
Move serpentine belt tensioner to loose side using wrench, then install serpentine belt to normal position.
4. Connect magnetic clutch harness connector.