Compressor HVAC: Service and Repair
Compressor Assembly Removal and InstallationRemoval
1. Run engine at idle speed with A/C ON for 10 minutes.
2. Stop the engine.
3. Disconnect negative (-) cable from battery.
4. Recover refrigerant from the A/C system with recovery and recycling equipment referring to "Recovery" in Operation Procedure for Refrigerant Charge:Manual Type.
5. Remove condenser cooling fan referring to Condenser Cooling Fan Removal and Installation:Manual Type.
6. Remove compressor drive belt referring to Water Pump and Generator Drive Belt Removal and Installation.
7. Remove right side engine under cover.
8. Disconnect magnet clutch lead wire coupler (1).
9. Disconnect discharge hose (2) and suction hose (3) from compressor (4).
NOTE: Cap open fittings immediately to keep moisture out of the system.
10. Remove compressor mounting bolts (1), and then remove compressor (2) from its bracket.
Installation
Reference: Magnet Clutch Inspection:Manual Type
Reverse removal procedure noting the following instructions.
^ If compressor is replaced, pour new compressor oil referring to Replenishing Compressor Oil in Operation Procedure for Refrigerant Charge:Manual Type.
^ Tighten compressor mounting bolts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Compressor mounting bolt: 25 Nm (2.5 kg.m, 18.0 ft. lbs.)
^ Evacuate and charge the A/C system referring to "Evacuation" and "Charge" in Operation Procedure for Refrigerant Charge:Manual Type.
^ Adjust drive belt tension referring to Water Pump and Generator Drive Belt On-Vehicle Inspection.