A/C COMPRESSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3]

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1.  Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2.  Discharge the refrigerant from the system. (See DISCHARGING AND RECOVERY.)

3.  Remove the drive belt. (See DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[L3].)

4.  Disconnect the magnetic clutch connector.

5.  Remove in the order indicated in the table. Do not allow remaining compressor oil in the A/C compressor and pipes to spill.

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1	Cooler hose (LO) (See REFRIGERANT LINE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3].)
2	Cooler hose (HI) (See REFRIGERANT LINE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3].)
3	Magnetic clutch connector
4	A/C compressor (See A/C Compressor Installation Note.)

Caution

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

6.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

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

A/C Compressor Installation Note

1.  When replacing the A/C compressor, remove the following amount of compressor oil from the new A/C compressor.