A/C COMPRESSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Discharge the refrigerant from the system. (See REFRIGERANT RECOVERY.) (See REFRIGERANT CHARGING.)

3. Loosen the drive belt and remove it.

Caution

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

4. Remove in the order indicated in the table. Do not allow compressor oil to spill.


1	Cooler hose (HI) (See Refrigerant Lines Installation Note)
2	Cooler hose (LO) (See Refrigerant Lines Installation Note)
3	Magnetic clutch connector
4	A/C compressor (See A/C Compressor Installation Note)

5. Install in the reverse order of removal.

6. Adjust the drive belt.

7. Perform the refrigerant system performance test. (See REFRIGERANT SYSTEM PERFORMANCE TEST.)

A/C Compressor Installation Note

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

Compressor oil to be removed (approximate quantity)

120 ml {120 cc, 4.06 fl oz} - [compressor oil from old A/C compressor + 15 ml {15 cc, 0.5 fl oz}]