Compressor HVAC: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation1. Discharge the refrigerant from the system.
2. Remove the drive belt as follows:
KL engine
1) Loosen the idler pulley locknut.
2) Loosen the adjusting bolt and remove the drive belt.
FS engine
1) Loosen bolt A.
2) Loosen bolt B.
3) Loosen the adjusting bolt and remove the drive belt.
3. Remove the lower cover.
4. Disconnect the magnetic clutch connector.
5. Disconnect the flexible hose from the A/C compressor.
6. Remove the bolts and remove the A/C compressor.
WARNING: Continuous contact with used oils may irritate the skin and can cause serious effects, including skin cancer. Protect your skin by washing with soap and water immediately after this work.
7. Install in the reverse order of removal. When replacing the A/C compressor, remove the following amount of oil from the new A/C compressor.
Compressor oil to be removed = 175 ml {175 cc, 5.92 fl oz} - oil from old A/C compressor + 15-2O ml {15-2O cc, O.5-O.6 fl oz}
Drive Belt Adjustment
KL engine
1) Loosen the locknut.
2) Adjust the drive belt deflection to specification by turning the adjusting bolt.
3) Tighten the locknut.
Locknut Tightening Torque: 32 - 46 N.m {3.2 - 4.7 kgf.m, 24 - 33 ft.lbf}
FS engine
1) Loosen bolts A and B.
2) Adjust the drive belt deflection to specification by turning the adjusting bolt.
3) Tighten bolts A and B and recheck the deflection.
Tightening torque
Bolt A: 44 - 60 N.m {4.4 - 6.2 kgf.m, 32 - 44 ft.lbf}
Bolt B: 32 - 46 N.m {3.2 - 4.7 kgf.m, 24 - 33 ft.lbf}