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Removal and Installation

1. Discharge the refrigerant from the system.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the splash shield and air guide.
4. Remove the A/C drive belt.

CAUTION
- If moisture or foreign material enters the refrigeration cycle, cooling ability will be lowered and abnormal noise will occur. Always immediately plug all open fillings after removing any refrigeration cycle parts to keep moisture or foreign material out of the cycle.





5. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal indicated in the table.
7. Install and adjust the A/C drive belt.

8. Install the splash shield and air guide.
9. Connect the negative battery cable.
10. Charge the system and test its performance.

Installation Note

- Remove the following amount of compressor oil from the new A/C compressor when replacing the A/C compressor.

Compressor oil to the removed
= 200 ml (200 cc ,6.76 fl oz } - [compressor oil from old A/C compressor + 15 ml { 15 cc 0.5 fl oz }]
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