A/C Compressor, Removing From Bracket

A/C Compressor, Removing From Bracket (Refrigerant Pipes Connected)


NOTE:
- Do not discharge refrigerant circuit and do not disconnect the refrigerant hoses from compressor.
- Mark running direction of ribbed belt before removing. Ribbed belt could break if allowed to run in reverse direction.
- When removing compressor, take particular care not to damage power steering pressure switch -F88 (located on power steering pump).


- Remove Secondary Air Injection (AIR) Pump Motor -V101-.
- Remove ribbed belt.
- Remove noise insulation and divider between engine compartment and right-hand wheel housing.
- Remove power steering pump from bracket.







- Remove bolts -A- , tightening torque 45 Nm (32 ft lb).


NOTE:
- Push bushing -B- all the way into the hole on the compressor before inserting the compressor.
- After removing compressor, secure to long member (e.g. using a piece of wire). Do not leave suspended from refrigerant lines.
- Removing and installing compressor bracket.