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Compressor

Compressor

REMOVAL

1. Perform oil return operation.
2. Turn A/C switch OFF and stop the engine.
3. Using refrigerant recovery system, discharge refrigerant.
4. Disconnect ground cable from battery.




5. Remove duct (A).




6. Disconnect low-pressure hose (A) and high-pressure hose (B).

CAUTION: Be careful not to lose O-rings on hose. Immediately seal hose with a plug or vinyl tape to prevent the entry of contamination.

7. Remove V-belt.
8. Remove generator.
9. Disconnect compressor harness from body harness.
10. Remove bolts from compressor bracket.




4 CYLINDERS:




6 CYLINDERS:





11. Loosen bolts to remove compressor from bracket.

INSTALLATION

1. Install in the reverse order of removal.
2. Replace O-rings on low-/high-pressure hoses with new ones, then apply compressor oil.
3. When replacing compressor, adjust amount of compressor oil.
4. Charge refrigerant.

Tightening torque:
Refer to COMPONENT of General Description