Left Hand Drive

Fig 18 Compressor:

The compressor may be removed and repositioned without disconnecting the refrigerant lines or discharging the refrigerant system. Discharging is not necessary if servicing the compressor clutch or clutch coil, the engine, the cylinder head, or the generator.

WARNING: Review the Service Precautions before performing the following operation.

REMOVAL
1. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system.
2. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
3. Loosen and remove the serpentine drive belt.
4. Unplug the compressor clutch coil wire harness connector.
5. Remove the suction and discharge refrigerant lines from the compressor as described. Install plugs in, or tape over all of the open refrigerant fittings.
6. Remove the four bolts that secure the compressor to the mounting bracket.
7. Remove the compressor from the mounting bracket.

NOTE: If a replacement compressor is being installed, be certain to check the oil level. See Refrigerant Oil Level.

INSTALLATION
1. Install the compressor to the mounting bracket. Tighten the four mounting bolts to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
2. Remove the tape or plugs from all of the open refrigerant fittings, and install the suction and discharge lines to the compressor.
3. Install the serpentine drive belt.
4. Plug in the compressor clutch coil wire harness connector.
5. Connect the battery negative cable.
6. Evacuate and charge the refrigerant system.