Compressor HVAC: Service and Repair

COMPONENTS

REMOVAL
1. RUN ENGINE AT IDLE SPEED WITH A/C ON FOR APPROX. 10 MINUTES
2. STOP THE ENGINE
3. DISCONNECT NEGATIVE (-) TERMINAL CABLE FROM BATTERY
4. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
5. DISCONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE AND SUCTION HOSE FROM COMPRESSOR

NOTE: Cap the open fittings immediately to keep moisture or dirt out of the system.

6. DISCONNECT CONNECTOR FROM MAGNETIC CLUTCH
7. REMOVE DRIVE BELT
8. REMOVE COMPRESSOR
a. Remove the engine under cover.
b. Loosen the 4 bolts and nut.
c. Remove the stud bolt.
d. Remove the nut and the 4 bolts.
e. Remove the compressor.

INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL COMPRESSOR

2. INSTALL COMPRESSOR
a. Install the stud bolts.
Torque: 26 N.m (265 kgf.cm, 19 ft.lbf)
b. Install the compressor with 4 bolts and the nut.
Torque: 52 N.m (530 kgf.cm, 38 ft.lbf)
c. Install the engine under cover.

3. INSTALL DRIVE BELT
4. CONNECT CONNECTOR TO MAGNETIC CLUTCH
5. CONNECT DISCHARGE AND SUCTION HOSES
Connect the both hoses with 2 nuts.
Torque: 25 N.m (250 kgf.cm, 18 ft.lbf)

NOTE: Hose should be connected immediately after the caps have been removed.

HINT: Lubricate 2 new O-rings with compressor oil and install them to the hose.

6. CONNECT NEGATIVE (-) TERMINAL CABLE TO BATTERY
7. EVACUATE AIR FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM AND CHARGE WITH REFRIGERANT
Specified amount: 950 ± 50 g (33.51 ± 1.76 oz.)

8. INSPECT FOR LEAKAGE OF REFRIGERANT
Using a gas leak detecter, check for leakage of refrigerant.
If there is leakage, check the tightening torque at the joints.

9. INSPECT A/C OPERATION