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Removal and Installation

COMPRESSOR AND MAGNETIC CLUTCH

Compressor And Magnetic Clutch (Part 1):




Compressor And Magnetic Clutch (Part 2):






REMOVAL
1. 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. GS430:
DISCONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE
Remove the nut and disconnect the discharge hose.

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




8. GS430:
REMOVE SUCTION HOSE
Remove the nut, bolt and suction hose.

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




9. GS300:
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.




10. GS300:
REMOVE 2 PS PUMP SET BOLTS

11. GS300:
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.




12. GS430:
REMOVE COMPRESSOR
a. Disconnect the connector.
b. Remove the nut, bolt and compressor stay.
c. Remove the 2 bolts and compressor.

INSTALLATION
1. GS430:
INSTALL COMPRESSOR
a. Install the compressor with the 2 bolts temporarily.
b. Install the compressor stay with the bolt and nut temporarily.
c. Tighten the nut and 3 bolts.

Torque:
Bolt: 49 N.m (500 kgf.cm, 36 ft.lbf)
Nut: 29 N.m (300 kgf.cm, 22 ft.lbf)

d. Connect the connector.

2. GS300:
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 ft.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)

3. GS300:
INSTALL 2 PS PUMP SET BOLTS

Torque: 58 N.m (590 kgf.cm, 43 ft.lbf)

4. GS300:
CONNECT DISCHARGE AND SUCTION HOSES
Connect the both hoses with the 2 nut.

Torque: 10 N.m (100 kgf.cm, 1 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.

5. GS430:
CONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE
Connect the discharge hose with the nut.

Torque: 10 N.m (100 kgf.cm, 7 ft.lbf)

NOTE: Hose should be connected immediately after the cap have been removed.

HINT: Lubricate a new O-ring with compressor oil and install them to the hose.

6. GS430:
INSTALL SUCTION HOSE
Install the suction hose with the bolt and 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 hose.

7. INSTALL DRIVE BELT

8. INSPECT DRIVE BELT TENSION

9. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER

10. CONNECT NEGATIVE (-) TERMINAL CABLE TO BATTERY

11. EVACUATE AIR FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM AND CHARGE SYSTEM WITH REFRIGERANT

Specified amount: 600 ± 50 g (21.16 ± 1.76 oz.)

12. 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.

13. INSPECT A/C OPERATION