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Compressor HVAC: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Perform the Refrigerant Discharging and Recovery Procedure. Refrigerant Discharging and Recovery procedure
2. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.







3. Remove the two front right-hand splash shield parts (wheel removed for charity).







4. Remove the accessory drive belt.
- Slacken the belt by turning the belt tensioner in a clockwise direction.







5. Remove the Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor heat shield.







6. Detach the A/C compressor (FS10 compressor).
- Disconnect the tube.
- Remove the bolts.

NOTE: Seal the tube and the connection with plugs







7. Remove the A/C compressor (FS10 compressor).
- Disconnect the electrical connector.







8. Detach the A/C lines.

NOTE: Seal the tube and the connection with plugs.







9. Remove the A/C compressor (FVS 090 compressor).
1. Disconnect the magnetic clutch - electrical connector.
2. Remove four bolts.

INSTALLATION
1. To Install, reverse the removal procedure.

NOTE: Install new O-ring and coat them with refrigerant oil.







2. Accessory Drive.
1. Generator pulley
2. Belt idler pulley
3. Water pump pulley
4. Power steering pump pulley
5. A/C compressor pulley
6. Crankshaft pulley
7. Belt tensioner

3. Evacuate and refill the A/C system. Evacuation and Charging Procedure
4. Check the air conditioning system for normal operation.