Removal

AIR CONDITIONING: COMPRESSOR: REMOVAL

1. PRECAUTION

Service Precautions

2. READ OUTPUT DTC Removal

3. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM Service and Repair

4. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY Removal

5. REMOVE BATTERY SERVICE HOLE COVER ASSEMBLY Removal

6. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

NOTICE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Repair Instruction - Initialization.

7. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH Removal

8. REMOVE RECLINING HINGE COVER LH Removal

9. REMOVE SERVICE PLUG GRIP Removal

10. REMOVE RADIATOR ASSEMBLY AND FAN ASSEMBLY WITH MOTOR

HINT
Refer to the procedure for Remove No. 2 Radiator Assembly Removal.

11. CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE

(a) Remove the 11 bolts and inverter terminal cover.





CAUTION:
Wear insulated gloves.

NOTICE:
Make sure to pull the inverter cover straight up as a connector is connected to the bottom of the cover.

(b) Check the terminal voltage Removal.

CAUTION:
Wear insulated gloves.

(c) Temporarily install the inverter cover with the 11 bolts to prevent any foreign objects or water drops from entering the inverter with converter assembly.





(d) Using several steps, tighten the 11 bolts uniformly in the sequence shown in the illustration.





CAUTION:
Wear insulated gloves.

NOTICE:
* Make sure that the interlock is fully engaged.
* Do not allow any foreign objects or water drops to enter the inverter with converter assembly.

Torque : 8.0 Nm (82 kgf-cm, 71 in-lbf)

12. DISCONNECT SUCTION HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Release the green-colored lock and disconnect the connector [A] as shown in the illustration.





CAUTION:
Wear insulated gloves when performing the procedure.

NOTICE:
Insulate the connector by sealing it with tape.

Text in Illustration





(b) Disconnect each connector [B], [C].

(c) Detach each clamp.

(d) Remove the bolt and disconnect the suction hose sub-assembly from the electric inverter compressor assembly.





(e) Remove the O-ring from the suction hose sub-assembly.

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

13. DISCONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY

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





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

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

14. REMOVE ELECTRIC INVERTER COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 3 bolts, bracket and electric inverter compressor assembly.





Text in Illustration





(b) Remove the bolt and bracket from the electric inverter compressor assembly.