Compressor HVAC: Service and Repair
1. Discharge the refrigerant from the system.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the undercover, splash shield (RH) and A/C drive belt.
CAUTION
- If moisture or foreign material enters the refrigeration cycle, cooling ability will be lowered and abnormal noise will occur. Always immediately plug all open fittings after removing any refrigeration cycle parts to keep moisture or foreign material out of the cycle.
4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
6. Install the undercover and splash shield (RH).
7. Install and adjust the A/C drive belt.
8. Connect the negative battery cable.
9. Charge the system and test its performance.
- Remove the following amount of compressor oil from the new A/C compressor when replacing the A/C compressor.
Compressor oil to be removed
= 120 ml (120 cc, 4.06 fl oz ) - [compressor oil from old A/C compressor + 5 - 10 ml (5 - 10 cc, 0.2 - 0.3 fl oz)]