Up to 08/2009

HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING: COMPRESSOR: REMOVAL

1. PRECAUTION (w/ Navigation System for HDD)

NOTICE:
After the power 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 power 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. REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX Removal

4. 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.

5. REMOVE BATTERY SERVICE HOLE COVER Removal

6. REMOVE SERVICE PLUG GRIP Removal

7. REMOVE RADIATOR ASSEMBLY AND FAN ASSEMBLY WITH MOTOR

HINT
Refer to the procedure for Remove No. 2 Radiator Assembly Removal.

8. CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE

(a) Remove the 11 bolts and inverter terminal cover.





CAUTION:
Wear insulating gloves.

NOTICE:
Make sure to pull the inverter cover straight up, as a connector is connected to the bottom of the cover.

(b) Check the terminal voltage Removal.

CAUTION:
Wear insulating gloves.

(c) Temporarily install the inverter cover with the 11 bolts to prevent any foreign objects or water drops from entering the inverter with converter assembly.





NOTICE:
Make sure to pull the inverter cover straight up, as a connector is connected to the bottom of the cover.

(d) Using several steps, install and tighten the 11 bolts uniformly in the sequence shown in the illustration.





CAUTION:
Wear insulating gloves.

NOTICE:
* Make sure that the interlock are fully engaged.
* Do not allow any foreign objects or water drops to enter the inverter with converter assembly.
Torque : 8.0 Nm (82 kgf-cm, 71 in-lbf)

9. DISCONNECT SUCTION HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Release the green-colored lock and disconnect the connector (A) as shown in the illustration.





CAUTION:
Wear insulated gloves when performing the procedure.

NOTICE:
Insulate the connector by sealing it with tape.

Text in Illustration





(b) Disconnect each connector (B), (C).

(c) Disengage each clamp.

(d) Remove the bolt and disconnect the suction hose sub-assembly from the electric inverter compressor assembly.





(e) 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.

10. DISCONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the bolt and disconnect the discharge hose sub-assembly from the electric inverter compressor assembly.





(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.

11. REMOVE ELECTRIC INVERTER COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 3 bolts, bracket and electric inverter compressor assembly.





Text in Illustration





(b) Remove the bolt and bracket to the electric inverter compressor assembly.