Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL
1. RUN ENGINE AT IDLE SPEED WITH A/C ON FOR APPROX. 10 MINUTES

2. STOP ENGINE

3. DISCONNECT NEGATIVE (-) TERMINAL CABLE FROM BATTERY

4. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM




5. DISCONNECT DISCHARGE AND SUCTION HOSES
Remove the 2 nuts and disconnect the both hoses.

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

6. REMOVE DRIVE BELT




7. REMOVE COMPRESSOR
a. Disconnect the connector.
b. Remove the 3 bolts and nut.
c. Remove the cooler bracket.
d. Remove the compressor.

INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL COMPRESSOR
a. Install the compressor with cooler bracket with the 3 bolts and nut.

Torque:
Bolt: 47 N.m (480 kgf.cm, 35 in..lbf)
Nut: 25 N.m (255 kgf.cm, 18 in..lbf)

b. Connect the connector.

2. CONNECT DISCHARGE AND SUCTION HOSES
Connect the both hoses with the 2 nuts.

Torque: 10 N.m (100 kgf.cm, 7 in..lbf)

NOTE: Hose should be connected immediately after the caps have been removed.

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

3. INSTALL AND CHECK DRIVE BELT

4. CONNECT NEGATIVE (-) TERMINAL CABLE TO BATTERY

5. EVACUATE AIR FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

6. CHARGE SYSTEM WITH REFRIGERANT

Specified amount:
Single A/C: 750 ± 50g (26.45 ± 1.76 oz.)
Dual A/C: 1050 ± 50g (37.03 ± 1.76 oz.)

7. INSPECT FOR LEAKAGE OF REFRIGERANT
Using a gas leak detector, check for leakage of refrigerant.
If there is leakage, check the tightening torque at the joints.