Compressor HVAC: Service and Repair
Remove1. Disconnect battery negative lead.
2. Recover refrigerant from system. Refer to "Refrigerant Recovery, Recycling, Recharging". Service and Repair
3. Remove 2 bolts securing hose flanges to compressor.
WARNING: Wear eye and hand protection when disconnecting components containing refrigerant. Plug all exposed connections immediately.
4. Disconnect high pressure pipe from compressor.
5. Disconnect low pressure pipe from compressor.
6. Remove 'O' ring from each flange.
7. Disconnect multiplug from compressor clutch fly-lead
8. Release drive belt from compressor pulley.
9. Remove 4 bolts securing compressor to mounting bracket.
10. Remove compressor from mounting bracket.
Refit
11. New compressor: Drain oil from new compressor outlet port. Drain and measure oil equal to amount drained from old compressor, add 30 ml, 1 oz extra to this amount and refill new compressor through outlet port.
12. Locate compressor in mounting bracket, fit bolts and tighten to 25 Nm, 18 lbf ft.
13. Connect multiplug to fly-lead.
14. Fit NEW 'O' rings to each pipe flange, lubricate with refrigerant oil.
15. Engage pipe flanges, fit bolts and tighten to 10 Nm, 7 lbf ft.
16. Fit compressor drive belt.
17. Recharge refrigerant system. Refer to "Refrigerant Recovery, Recycling, Recharging". Service and Repair
18. Reconnect battery negative lead.
19. Leak test disturbed joints.
20. Carry out system test. Refer to: Testing and Inspection.