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Section 39 (Air Conditioning System (Plug-In) (Service Information)): Compressor: Installation: Installation

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  1. ADJUST COMPRESSOR OIL 
    1. When replacing the compressor with motor assembly with a new one, gradually discharge the refrigerant gas from the service valve, and drain the following amount of oil from the new compressor with motor assembly before installation.
      Fig 1: Identifying Suction & Discharge Ports
      GTY342435Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard

      (Oil capacity inside the new compressor with motor assembly: 130 to 145 cc (4.4 to 4.9 fl. oz.)) - (Remaining oil amount in the removed compressor with motor assembly) = (Oil amount to be removed from the new compressor when replacing)

      NOTE:
      • When checking the compressor oil level, observe the precautions on the cooler removal/installation.
      • If a new compressor and magnetic clutch are installed without removing some oil, there will be too much oil in the system due to the oil remaining in the pipes of the vehicle. Excessive oil in the system prevents heat exchange in the refrigeration cycle and causes refrigeration failure.
      • If the amount of oil remaining in the old compressor and magnetic clutch is too small, check the A/C system for oil leaks.
      • Be sure to use ND-OIL 11 or equivalent for compressor oil. If any compressor oil other than ND-OIL 11 is used, compressor motor insulation performance may decrease, resulting in a leakage of electric power.
  2. INSTALL COMPRESSOR WITH MOTOR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Temporarily install the compressor with motor assembly with the 3 bolts.
    2. Install the compressor with motor assembly with the 3 bolts.
      Fig 2: Identifying Compressor With Motor Assembly Bolts
      GTY332001Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 25 N*m (250 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE:

      Tighten the bolts in the order shown in the illustration to install the compressor with motor assembly.

    3. Connect the connector <B>.
      Fig 3: Connecting Connectors
      GTY327136Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Green-colored Lock
    4. Connect the connector <A> and lock the green-colored lock as shown in the illustration.
      WARNING:

      Make sure to wear insulating gloves.

      NOTE:

      Make sure that the connector is connected securely.

  3. CONNECT SUCTION HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the attached vinyl tape from the hose.
    2. Sufficiently apply compressor oil to a new O-ring and the fitting surface of the compressor with motor assembly.

      Compressor oil

      ND-OIL 11 or equivalent

    3. Install the O-ring onto the suction hose sub-assembly.
      NOTE:
      • Keep the O-ring and O-ring fitting surfaces free from dirt or any foreign objects.
      • Do not use any compressor oil other than ND-OIL 11 or equivalent. If any compressor oil other than ND-OIL 11 or equivalent is used, compressor motor insulation performance may decrease, resulting in a leakage of electric power.
    4. Install the suction hose sub-assembly onto the compressor with motor assembly with the bolt.

      Torque: 9.8 N*m (100 kgf*cm, 87 in.*lbf) 

  4. CONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the attached vinyl tape from the hose.
    2. Sufficiently apply compressor oil to a new O-ring and the fitting surface of the compressor with motor assembly.

      Compressor oil

      ND-OIL 11 or equivalent

    3. Install the O-ring onto the discharge hose sub-assembly.
      NOTE:
      • Keep the O-ring and O-ring fitting surfaces free from dirt or any foreign objects.
      • Do not use any compressor oil other than ND-OIL 11 or equivalent. If any compressor oil other than ND-OIL 11 or equivalent is used, compressor motor insulation performance may decrease, resulting in a leakage of electric power.
    4. Install the discharge hose sub-assembly onto the compressor with motor assembly with the bolt.

      Torque: 9.8 N*m (100 kgf*cm, 87 in.*lbf) 

  5. INSTALL SERVICE PLUG GRIP 

    Refer to INSTALLATION

  6. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER 
  7. INSTALL INLET AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 70
  8. CHARGE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM WITH REFRIGERANT  See step  2
  9. WARM UP COMPRESSOR  See step  3
  10. INSPECT FOR REFRIGERANT LEAK  See step  4