Removal

HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING: COMPRESSOR: REMOVAL

1. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM Service and Repair

2. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL Removal

3. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET Removal

4. SEPARATE RADIATOR RESERVE TANK ASSEMBLY Removal

5. REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT Removal

6. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER

7. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH Removal

8. DISCONNECT NO. 1 COOLER REFRIGERANT SUCTION HOSE

(a) Disconnect the connector and 2 clamps.





(b) Remove the bolt and disconnect the No. 1 cooler refrigerant suction hose from the compressor.





(c) Remove the O-ring from the cooler refrigerant suction hose.

NOTICE:
Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering.

9. DISCONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the bolt and disconnect the discharge sub-assembly from the compressor.





(b) Remove the O-ring from the discharge sub-assembly.

NOTICE:
Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering.

10. REMOVE COMPRESSOR AND PULLEY

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.





(b) Using an E8 "TORX" socket, remove the stud bolts and compressor.





HINT
Remove the compressor and pulley from the vehicle with the stud bolts remaining in the compressor.

(c) Remove the bolt and bracket.