Compressor Fitting HVAC: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

CAUTION: Whenever a refrigerant line is replaced, it is necessary to replace the suction accumulator/drier.




1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Recover the refrigerant from the system. Refrigerant Recovery
3. Remove the A/C air inlet duct.




4. Remove the manifold and tube assembly.
1. Remove the manifold to compressor bolt.
2. Remove the manifold and tube assembly.




5. Disconnect the A/C pressure cut-off switch electrical connector.




6. Disconnect the manifold and tube fitting at the accumulator drier.




7. Disconnect the condenser core fitting.

INSTALLATION









1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

NOTE: When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 miles) or more to relearn the strategy.