Compressor HVAC: Service and Repair
Remove1. Disconnect battery negative lead.
2. Recover refrigerant from air conditioning system. Service and Repair
3. Remove screws retaining centre panel to fan cowl
4. Remove centre panel.
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5. Remove 2 bolts securing hose flanges to compressor.
WARNING: Wear eye and hand protection when disconnecting components containing refrigerant. Plug all exposed connections immediately.
6. Disconnect high pressure hose from compressor.
7. Disconnect low pressure hose from compressor.
8. Remove 'O' ring from each flange.
9. Disconnect electrical lead from compressor clutch.
10. Release drive belt from compressor pulley.
11. Remove 4 bolts securing compressor to mounting bracket.
12. Remove compressor from mounting bracket.
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13. New compressor to be fitted: Drain oil from new compressor outlet port. Drain and measure oil from old compressor. Measure new oil equal to amount drained from old compressor, add 30 ml extra to this amount and refill new compressor through outlet port.
14. Locate compressor in mounting bracket, fit bolts. Tighten to 25 Nm.
15. Connect electrical lead to compressor clutch.
16. Fit new 'O' rings to high and low pressure hose flanges, lubricate with refrigerant oil.
17. Engage hose flanges, fit bolts. Tighten to 10 Nm.
18. Fit compressor drive belt.
19. Fit centre panel to fan cowl.
20. Evacuate and recharge air conditioning system. Service and Repair
21. Perform a leak test on disturbed joints.
22. Carry out a functional check.