A/C Compressor, Removing and Installing

A/C Compressor, Removing And Installing


NOTE:
- 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).


- Discharge refrigerant circuit.
- Remove refrigerant pipes from compressor.
- Remove compressor from bracket.


NOTE:
- If vehicle is equipped with two intercoolers, remove connecting pipe between intercoolers.
- After installing replacement compressor, turn by hand 10 revolutions before activating system for the first time.
- Procedure when activating the compressor for the first time:
- Start engine with the compressor switched off ("OFF" mode).
- Wait until the idling speed has stabilized.
- Switch on the compressor and allow to run for at least 10 minutes with the engine idling.