Compressor HVAC: Service and Repair
A/C COMPRESSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Discharge the refrigerant from the system.
3. Remove the splash shield (RH) and fresh-air duct.
4. Loosen the mounting bolts, nuts, and the adjusting lock bolt of the power steering oil pump or generator.
5. Loosen the drive belt (P/S + A/C) and remove it.
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.
6. Remove in the order indicated in the table. Do not allow compressor oil to spill.
7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
8. Adjust the drive belt (P/S + A/C).
9. Perform the refrigerant system performance test.
A/C Compressor Installation Note
1. Remove the following amount of compressor oil from the new A/C compressor when replacing the A/C compressor.
Compressor oil to be removed
150 ml (150 cc, 5.07 fl.oz) - [compressor oil from old A/C compressor + 15 ml (15 cc, 0.5 fl.oz)]