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A/C Compressor, Removing And Installing



A/C Compressor, Removing And Installing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required







- Refrigerant recycling/recovery unit Kent-Moore ACR4 (or UL approved equivalent). A/C service station VAS 6007A illustrated for reference only.

Removing
- Extract refrigerant e.g. using Refrigerant recycling/recovery unit Kent-Moore ACR4 (or UL approved equivalent), only then open the refrigerant circuit.
- Remove noise insulation beneath engine.
- Remove ribbed belt.
- Disconnect harness connector to A/C Compressor Regulator Valve N280
- Unscrew bolts (22 Nm ± 1 Nm) -1- from A/C compressor and disconnect refrigerant lines from A/C compressor.







- Unscrew hex bolts -2- and remove A/C compressor.







Installing

NOTE:
- Make sure alignment bushings -3- are seated correctly.
- Pay attention to notes for installing A/C compressor.