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Disassembly and Assembly

1. Remove the magnetic clutch.




2. Before disassembling the A/C compressor, clean it with kerosene to remove foreign objects and dust. Allow it to dry completely.
3. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
4. Clean the sealing surfaces of the head cover and A/C compressor body by using an oil stone after disassembly.
5. Remove any oil from the bolt holes.




6. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.




Thermal Protector Disassembly Note
- Remove the snap ring and push the protector out from its back side to remove it. Do not pull on the wiring harness.

O-rings Assembly Note
- Make sure the O-rings is free from foreign material. Apply compressor oil to the O-rings and fit it into the groove securely.




Thermal Protector Assembly Note
1. Install the thermal protector so that its two lead wire outlet sections are horizontal, as shown in the figure.
2. Install the snap ring so that its chamfered edge faces the thermal protector. Make sure the snap ring is seated securely in its groove.




Head Cover O-rings Assembly Note
- Apply compressor oil to the O-rings and assemble them. Make sure the top side of the O-rings faces upward.




Bolt Assembly Note
- Carefully install the head cover on the A/C compressor. Tighten socket head bolts A, and then tighten bolts B in a diagonal manner.
Tightening torque
A: 12.8-17.6 N.m (130-180 kgf.cm, 113-156 in.lbf)
B: 8.9-11.7 N.m (90-120 kgf.cm, 79-104 in.lbf)




Pressure Relief Valve Assembly Note
1. Apply compressor oil to the O-rings.
2. Tighten the pressure relief valve by hand and then tighten it to the specified torque.