A/C compressor (4JJ3) removal

1. Component views

A/C compressor (4JJ3)

Part name

  1. Condenser
  2. Bolt
  3. A/C hose
  4. A/C hose
  5. Bolt
  6. A/C pipe
  7. A/C compressor
  8. Bolt
  9. Pressure switch

Tightening torque

2: 15 N・m { 1.5 kgf・m / 11 lb・ft }

5: 6.6 N・m { 0.67 kgf・m / 58 lb・in }

8: 51 N・m { 5.2 kgf・m / 38 lb・ft }

2. Refrigerant preparation

1) Recover the refrigerant using the refrigerant recovery equipment.

Note

  • Refer to the instruction manual for the refrigerant recovery equipment.

3. Preliminary and post procedures

1. Preliminary procedures

1) Disconnect the battery cable from the battery negative terminal.

Caution

  • After turning OFF the ignition switch (power mode for models with passive entry and start system), do not disconnect the battery cable within 3 minutes.
  • If the battery cable is disconnected within 3 minutes, the vehicle electronic control system may malfunction.
  • If the battery cable is disconnected, perform the setting of the front door power window switch with AUTO UP/AUTO DOWN function after connecting the battery negative terminal.

4. Engine cover removal

1) Remove the engine cover from the engine.

Legend

  1. Engine cover

5. A/C compressor drive belt removal

1. M/T models (Euro 5 or above)

1) Loosen the tension pulley lock nut.

2) Loosen the tension pulley adjust bolt.

3) Remove the A/C compressor drive belt from the following parts.

  • Tension pulley
  • A/C compressor
  • Crankshaft pulley
  • Idle pulley

Legend

  1. Lock nut
  2. Adjust bolt
  3. Idle pulley
  4. A/C compressor drive belt
  5. Idle pulley

2. Except M/T models (Euro 5 or above)

1) Loosen the tension pulley lock nut.

2) Loosen the tension pulley adjust bolt.

3) Remove the A/C compressor drive belt from the following parts.

  • Tension pulley
  • A/C compressor
  • Crankshaft pulley

Legend

  1. Lock nut
  2. Adjust bolt
  3. A/C compressor drive belt

6. A/C hose disconnect

1) Disconnect the A/C hose from the A/C compressor.

Note

  • Plug the connection to prevent foreign material from entering the A/C cycle.

7. A/C compressor removal

1) Disconnect the connector from the A/C compressor.

2) Remove the A/C compressor from the A/C compressor bracket.

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