A/C - Compressor Installation Procedure

HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING
AC003-04

March 1, 2004

Title:
A/C COMPRESSOR INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

Models:
Applicable Models

Introduction

Use the following tip when installing an A/C compressor on the AZ or ZZ series engine to ensure proper belt alignment. Improper installation of the A/C compressor may result in abnormal belt noise or wear.

Applicable Vehicles
^ 1998 - Current model year Corolla vehicles.
^ 2000 - Current model year Celica vehicles.
^ 2000 - Current model year MR2 Spyder vehicles.
^ 2001 - Current model year Highlander vehicles equipped with 4 cylinder engine.
^ 2001 - Current model year RAV4 vehicles.
^ 2002 - Current model year Camry vehicles equipped with 4 cylinder engine.
^ 2002 - Current model year Solara vehicles equipped with 4 cylinder engine.
^ 2003 - Current model year Matrix vehicles.





Warranty Information





Installation Procedure

1. AZ Series Engine:

Install A/C Compressor

A. Loosely install the compressor (with the 3 bolts and nut or 4 bolts.)





Push down on the rear side of the compressor and tighten the bolts/nut in the order shown.

Torque: 24.5 N.m (250 kgf.cm, 18 ft.lbf)

2. ZZ Series Engine:

Install A/C Compressor

A. Loosely install the compressor (with the 2 bolts and nut or 3 bolts).





Push down on the rear side of the compressor and tighten the bolts/nut in the order shown.

Torque: 29 N.m (295 kgf.cm, 21 ft.lbf)