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Removal and Installation

Compressor:






COMPRESSOR REMOVAL

1. RUN ENGINE AT IDLE SPEED WITH AIR CONDITIONING ON FOR APPROX. 10 MINUTES

2. STOP ENGINE

3. DISCONNECT NEGATIVE (-) TERMINAL CABLE FROM BATTERY

4. DISCONNECT MAGNETIC CLUTCH CONNECTOR

5. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

6. DISCONNECT 2 HOSES FROM COMPRESSOR SERVICE VALVES

NOTE: Cap the open fitting immediately to keep moisture or dirt out of the system.

7. REMOVE DRIVE BELT
A/C Drive Belt

8. REMOVE COMPRESSOR
Remove the 4 bolts and compressor.


COMPRESSOR INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL COMPRESSOR WITH 4 BOLTS

Torque: 25 N.m (250 kgf.cm, 18 ft.lbf)

2. INSTALL AND INSPECT DRIVE BELT
Drive Belt

3. CONNECT SUCTION AND DISCHARGE HOSES

Torque: 7.8 N.m (80 kgf.cm 69 in.lbf)

HINT: Lubricate 2 new O-rings with compressor oil and install the hoses.

4. CONNECT MAGNETIC CLUTCH CONNECTOR

5. CONNECT NEGATIVE (-) TERMINAL CABLE TO BATTERY

6. EVACUATE AIR FROM AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM

7. CHARGE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM WITH REFRIGERANT AND CHECK FOR GAS LEAKAGE

Specified amount:
w/o Rear A/C
900 ± 50 g (31.74 ± 1.76 oz.)
W/ Rear A/C
1,150 ± 50 g (40.56 ± 1.76 oz.)

8. INSPECT A/C OPERATION