Removal And Installation

COMPRESSOR


Removal and Installation


CAUTION:
Perform lubricant return operation before each refrigeration system disassembly. However, if a large amount of refrigerant or lubricant is detected, never perform lubricant return operation. Refer to Perform Lubricant Return Operation.

REMOVAL
1. Use a refrigerant collecting equipment (for HFC-134a) to discharge the refrigerant. Refer to Recycle Refrigerant.
2. Remove air cleaner case (LH). Refer to Exploded View.





3. Remove mounting nuts (A), and then disconnect high-pressure flexible hose (1) and low-pressure flexible hose (2) from compressor.

CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the A/C piping and compressor with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.





4. Disconnect compressor (ECV) connector (A).
5. Disconnect compressor (magnet clutch) connector (B).
6. Move stabilizer bar to a position where it does not inhibit work. Refer to Exploded View.
7. Remove drive belt. Refer to Removal and Installation.
8. Move A/T fluid cooler tube to a position where it does not inhibit work. Refer to Exploded View.
(A/T models)





9. Remove harness clip (A).
10. Remove mounting bolt (B), and then remove harness bracket
(1).
11. Remove mounting bolts (C) from compressor (2).

INSTALLATION
Installation is basically the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
- Replace O-rings with new ones. Then apply compressor oil to them when installing.
- Perform lubricant adjusting procedure before installing new compressor. Refer to For Compressor.
- Check for leakages when recharging refrigerant. Refer to Leak Test.
- Check tension of the drive belt after installing compressor. Refer to Procedures.