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Removal and Installation

Compressor And Magnetic Clutch:






REMOVAL

1. RUN ENGINE AT IDLE SPEED WITH A/C ON FOR APPROX. 10 MINUTES

2. STOP ENGINE

3. DISCONNECT NEGATIVE (-) TERMINAL CABLE FROM BATTERY

4. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

5. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER

6. REMOVE DRIVE BELT




7. DISCONNECT DISCHARGE AND SUCTION HOSES
Remove the 2 nuts and disconnect the both hoses.

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




8. REMOVE COMPRESSOR
a. Disconnect the connector.
b. Remove the bolts and wire clamp.
c. Remove the 3 bolts, nut, bracket and compressor.

INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL COMPRESSOR
a. Install the compressor with the 3 bolts and bracket.

Torque: 49 N.m (500 kgf.cm, 36 ft.lbf)

b. Install the nut.

Torque: 30 N.m (300 kgf.cm, 22 ft.lbf)

c. Connect the connector.

2. CONNECT DISCHARGE AND SUCTION HOSES
a. Lubricate 2 new O-rings with compressor oil and install them to the hoses.
b. Connect the both hoses with 2 nuts.

Torque: 10 N.m (100 kgf.cm, 7 ft.lbf)

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

3. INSTALL DRIVE BELT

4. INSPECT DRIVE BELT TENSION

5. CONNECT NEGATIVE (-) TERMINAL CABLE TO BATTERY

6. EVACUATE AIR FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM AND CHARGE SYSTEM WITH REFRIGERANT

Specified amount:
Single A/C: 650 ± 50 g (22.93 ± 1.76 oz.)
Dual A/C: 900 ± 50 g (31.74 ± 1.76 oz.)

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

8. INSPECT A/C OPERATION