Compressor HVAC: Service and Repair

COMPONENTS

REMOVAL
1. RUN ENGINE AT IDLE SPEED WITH A/C ON APPROX. 10 MINUTES

2. STOP ENGINE

3. DISCONNECT NEGATIVE (-) TERMINAL CABLE FROM BATTERY

4. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

5. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER

6. REMOVE DRIVE BELT

7. DISCONNECT DISCHARGE AND SUCTION HOSES
Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the both hoses.

NOTE: Cap the open filling immediately to keep moisture or dirt out of the system.

8. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT LH

9. REMOVE COMPRESSOR
a. Disconnect the connector.
b. Remove the 3 bolts and compressor.

INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL COMPRESSOR
a. Install the compressor with 3 bolts.
Torque: 49 N.m (500 kgf.cm, 36 ft.lbf)
b. Connect the connector.

2. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT LH

3. CONNECT DISCHARGE AND SUCTION HOSES
Connect the both hoses with 2 bolts.
Torque: 10 N.m (100 kgf.cm, 7 ft.lbf)

NOTE: Hose should be connected immediately afier the caps have been removed.

HINT: Lubricate 2 new O-rings with compressor oil and install them to the hoses.

4. INSTALL AND CHECK DRIVE BELT

5. CONNECT NEGATIVE (-) TERMINAL CABLE TO BATTERY

6. EVACUATE AIR FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM AND CHARGE SYSTEM WITH REFRIGERANT
Specified amount: 1,050 ± 50 g (37.04 ± 1.76 oz.)

7. INSPECT FOR LEAKAGE OF REFRIGERANT
Using a gas leak detector, check for leakage of refrigerant. If there is leakage, check tightening torque at the joints.

8. INSPECT A/C OPERATION