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Compressor HVAC: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Reclaim the refrigerant.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.







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

NOTE: Seal the tube and the connection with plugs.







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







7. Detach the A/C lines.

NOTE: Seal the tube and the connection with plugs.







8. 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-rings 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.
4. Check the air conditioning system for normal operation.