Compressor HVAC: Service and Repair
REMOVAL1. RUN ENGINE AT IDLE SPEED WITH A/C ON FOR 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 nut and disconnect the both hoses.
NOTE: Cap the open fitting immediately to keep moisture or dirt out of the system.
8. REMOVE 2 PS PUMP SET BOLTS
9. REMOVE COMPRESSOR
a. Remove the bolt and PS pump bracket.
b. Remove the 2 bolts and compressor bracket.
c. Disconnect the connector.
d. Remove the nut and 3 bolts.
e. Using a torx socket (E10), remove the stud bolt and compressor.
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL COMPRESSOR
a. Install the compressor with the stud bolt.
Torque: 52 N.m (530 kgf.cm, 38 ft.lbf)
b. Install the 3 bolts and nut.
Torque:
Bolt: 52 N.m (530 kgf.cm, 38 ft.lbf)
Nut: 26 N.m (265 kgf.cm, 19 f1.lbf)
c. Connect the connector.
d. Install the compressor bracket with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 52 N.m (530 kgf.cm, 38 ft.lbf)
e. Install the PS pump bracket with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 52 N.m (530 kgf.cm, 38 ft.lbf)
2. INSTALL 2 PS PUMP SET BOLTS
Torque: 58 N.m (590 kgf.cm, 43 ft.lbf)
3. CONNECT DISCHARGE AND SUCTION HOSES
Connect the both hoses with the 2 nut.
Torque: 10 N.m (100 kgf.cm, 7 ft.lbf)
NOTE: Hose should be connected immediately after the caps have been removed.
HINT: Lubricate 2 new O-rings with compressor oil and install them to the hoses.
NOTE: Hose should be connected immediately after the caps have been removed.
HINT: Lubricate 2 new O-rings with compressor oil and install them to the hose.
4. INSTALL DRIVE BELT
5. INSPECT DRIVE BELT TENSION
6. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER
7. CONNECT NEGATIVE (-) TERMINAL CABLE TO BATTER
8. EVACUATE AIR FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM AND CHARGE SYSTEM WITH REFRIGERANT
Specified amount: 600 ± 50 g (21.16 ± 1.76 oz.)
9. INSPECT FOR LEAKAGE OF REFRIGERANT
Using a gas leak detector, check for leakage of refrigerant.
If there is leakage, check the tightening torque at the joints.
10. INSPECT A/C OPERATION