Removal and Installation

COMPRESSOR

COMPRESSOR : Removal and Installation


REMOVAL

Revision: March 20122013 Infiniti JX
1.Partially remove the front edge of the front fender protector (RH). Refer to "FENDER PROTECTOR : Removal and Installation" Removal and Installation.
2.Remove the bolts that retain the oil cooler line brackets to the engine block and reposition the oil cooler line aside. Refer to "Removal and Installation" Service and Repair.
3.Remove the drive belt. Refer to "Removal and Installation" Removal and Installation.
4.Disconnect the harness connector from the compressor.
5.Disconnect the low-pressure flexible hose from the compressor.

CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
6.Disconnect the high-pressure flexible hose from the compressor.

CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
7.Remove the compressor bolts, then remove the compressor.

INSTALLATION






1.Install the compressor and compressor bolts. Tighten the compressor bolts to specification and in the sequence as shown.

CAUTION:
- Tighten the compressor bolts in the specified sequence.
- Do not reuse O-rings.
- Apply A/C oil to the O-rings on the compressor for installation.
2.Connect the harness connector to the compressor.
3.Connect the high-pressure flexible hose to the compressor.
4.Connect the low-pressure flexible hose to the compressor.
5.Install the drive belt. Refer to "Removal and Installation" Removal and Installation.
6.Install the bolts that retain the oil cooler line brackets to the engine block. Refer to "Removal and Installation" Service and Repair.
7.Install the front fender protector (RH). Refer to "FENDER PROTECTOR : Removal and Installation" Removal and Installation.

CAUTION:
- After charging refrigerant, check for leaks. Refer to "Leak Test" Leak Test.
- Check the tension of the drive belt after installing the compressor. Refer to "Checking Drive Belt" Procedures.