Compressor HVAC: Service and Repair

A/C Compressor

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• A/C Service Station (ROB134APF)

Removing

Vehicles with a 5-cylinder gasoline engine and hydraulic power steering

- Remove the nut - arrow -.






- Remove the A/C pipe bolt - 1 - from the A/C compressor - 2 -.

Vehicle with Diesel engine

- Remove the charge air cooling pump (V188).

Continued for all engines

There is a danger of ice-up.

Refrigerant leaks out if refrigerant circuit is not discharged.

Refrigerant must be extracted before opening the refrigerant circuit. If refrigerant circuit is not opened within 10 minutes of extraction, pressure may form in refrigerant circuit due to evaporation. Extract refrigerant once more.

- Extract refrigerant using (ROB134APF) , only then open the refrigerant circuit. See notes, refer to => [ Refrigerant Circuit Overview ] Refrigerant Circuit Overview.

- Remove the ribbed belt.






- Remove the noise insulation under the engine.

- Remove the bolts (22 Nm ± 1 Nm) - 1 - from the A/C compressor and then disconnect the refrigerant pipes from the A/C compressor.

- Remove the hex bolts (23 Nm) - 2 - and the A/C compressor.

Installing

• Make sure alignment bushings - 3 - are seated correctly.

• Pay attention to notes for installing A/C compressor. Refer to => [ A/C Compressor, Installation Information ] Description and Operation.