Removal and Installation

Compressor: Removal and Installation

Components

A/C Compressor Mounting - QR25DE










A/C Compressor Mounting - VQ40DE










Removal

1) Discharge the A/C refrigerant. Refer to [HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure] Service and Repair.
2) Remove the front left wheel and tire (for VQ40DE only). Refer to [Wheel and Tire Assembly: Adjustment] Service and Repair.
3) Remove the front left fender protector (for VQ40DE only). Refer to [Front Fender Protector: Removal and Installation] Front Fender Protector Removal and Installation.
4) Remove the engine cover (for VQ40DE only). Refer to [Engine Room Cover: Removal and Installation] .
5) Remove the drive belt. Refer to [Drive Belts: Removal and Installation] Removal and Installation (QR25DE), [Drive Belts: Removal and Installation] Removal and Installation (VQ40DE).
6) Disconnect the compressor harness connector.
7) Disconnect both the high-pressure flexible A/C hose and low-pressure flexible A/C hose from the compressor.

CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.

8) Remove the A/C compressor bolts using power tools.

NOTE:
For the QR25DE engine, the upper compressor bolt is longer than the other compressor bolts and can only be removed by repositioning the compressor after all the bolts have been loosened.

Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

- Do not reuse O-rings.
- Apply A/C oil to the O-ring of the low-pressure flexible A/C hose and high-pressure flexible A/C hose for installation.
- After recharging the A/C system with refrigerant, check for leaks. Refer to [Checking of Refrigerant Leaks] Checking of Refrigerant Leaks.

NOTE:

For the QR25DE engine, the upper compressor bolt is longer than the other compressor bolts and must be installed in the compressor before positioning the compressor for installation.