Compressor HVAC: Service and Repair

COMPRESSOR

REMOVAL

1. NON-TURBO MODEL
1. Perform compressor oil return operation. Procedures
2. Turn the A/C switch to OFF and stop the engine.
3. Using the refrigerant recovery system, discharge refrigerant. Refrigerant Recovery Procedure
4. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
5. Remove the V-belts.
6. Remove the bolts and remove the V-belt cover bracket.






7. Disconnect the connector and terminal from generator.






8. Disconnect the compressor connector and clip, and move the generator harness to the right.






9. Remove the bolt and remove the low-pressure hose and high-pressure hose.

CAUTION: Seal the disconnected hose with a plug or vinyl tape to prevent foreign matter from entering.






10. Loosen the generator bracket bolts.
11. Remove the bolts and remove the compressor.






2. TURBO MODEL
1. Perform compressor oil return operation. Procedures
2. Turn the A/C switch to OFF and stop the engine.
3. Using the refrigerant recovery system, discharge refrigerant. Refrigerant Recovery Procedure
4. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
5. Remove the V-belts.
6. Remove the generator.
7. Remove the secondary air pump.
8. Disconnect the compressor connector and lock, and move the generator harness to the right.






9. Remove the bolt and remove the low-pressure hose and high-pressure hose.

CAUTION: Seal the disconnected hose with a plug or vinyl tape to prevent foreign matter from entering.






10. Remove the bolts and remove the compressor bracket.






NOTE: Since the compressor cannot be removed by itself, remove with the compressor bracket as a unit.

11. Remove the bolts, then remove the bracket from the compressor.






INSTALLATION

CAUTION:
- Replace the O-rings with new parts, and then apply compressor oil.
- After replacing the compressor, adjust the amount of the compressor oil. Procedures

1. Install each part in the reverse order of removal.
2. Charge refrigerant. Refrigerant Charging Procedure

Air conditioning unit:
Tightening torque:
T1: 7.5 N.m (0.76 kgf.m, 5.5 ft.lb)
T2: 10 N.m (1.02 kgf.m, 7.4 ft.lb)

Compressor:
Tightening torque:
T1: 25 N.m (2.55 kgf.m, 18.4 ft.lb)
T2: 36 N.m (3.67 kgf.m, 26.6 ft.lb)