Up to 08/2009
HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING: COMPRESSOR: REMOVAL
1. PRECAUTION
(a) w/ Air Suspension:
NOTICE:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Suspension Control System.
(b) w/ Navigation System for HDD:
NOTICE:
After the engine switch is turned off, the display and navigation module display (HDD navigation system) records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, make sure to wait at least 60 seconds before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM Service and Repair
3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
NOTICE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Repair Instruction - Initialization.
4. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL RH
5. REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER RH Removal
6. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH Removal
7. REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT Removal
8. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
9. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT Service and Repair
10. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER Removal
11. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH Removal
12. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL Removal
13. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
14. REMOVE HOOD CENTER CUSHION Removal
15. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY Removal
16. REMOVE MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR ASSEMBLY (w/ Dynamic Radar Cruise Control System) Removal
17. REMOVE LOW PITCHED HORN ASSEMBLY Removal
18. REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE COVER Removal
19. REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY Removal
20. REMOVE HIGH PITCHED HORN ASSEMBLY Removal
21. REMOVE SMOG VENTILATION SENSOR (w/ Smog Ventilation Sensor) Removal
22. REMOVE HOOD LOCK SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
23. REMOVE NO. 2 AIR CLEANER INLET Removal
24. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET Removal
25. REMOVE BATTERY Removal
26. DISCONNECT DISCHARGE TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
27. DISCONNECT AIR CONDITIONING TUBE AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY Removal
28. REMOVE RADIATOR RESERVE TANK ASSEMBLY Removal
29. DISCONNECT NO. 1 RADIATOR HOSE Removal
30. DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE Removal
31. DISCONNECT INLET OIL COOLER HOSE Removal
32. DISCONNECT OUTLET OIL COOLER HOSE Removal
33. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT Removal
34. REMOVE COOLER CONDENSER ASSEMBLY Removal
35. REMOVE RADIATOR ASSEMBLY AND FAN ASSEMBLY WITH MOTOR
HINT
Refer to the procedure for Remove No. 2 Radiator Assembly Removal.
36. DISCONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the bolt and disconnect the discharge hose sub-assembly from the compressor and magnetic clutch.
(b) Remove the O-ring from the discharge hose sub-assembly.
NOTICE:
Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent entry of moisture and foreign matter.
37. DISCONNECT SUCTION HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the bolt and disconnect the suction hose sub-assembly from the compressor and magnetic clutch.
(b) Remove the O-ring from the suction hose sub-assembly.
NOTICE:
Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent entry of moisture and foreign matter.
38. REMOVE COMPRESSOR AND MAGNETIC CLUTCH
(a) Disengage each clamp.
(b) Disconnect each connector.
(c) for Standard Bolt:
(1) Remove the 4 bolts, bracket and the compressor and magnetic clutch.
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(d) for Stud Bolt
(1) Remove the 2 nuts, 2 bolts and bracket.
(2) Remove the 2 stud bolts and the compressor and magnetic clutch.
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