Remove/Install A/C Compressor

Removal
1. Cover front fender.
2. Pull plug from clutch and drain a/c system.

A/C Compressor Mounting:

A/C Compressor Location:

3. Loosen nut (3) on clamping screw (4).
4. Loosen screws (5 and 6), swivel compressor (1) in and take-off V-belt (2).

A/C Hose Evaporator To Pipeline:

A/C Hose Condenser To Pipeline:

5. Remove hose lines (14 and 15) from pipeline (7) and close connections with plugs.

A/C Compressor Mounting:

A/C Hose Condenser To Copressor Hold Down Fasteners:

6. Remove screws and nuts (5 and 6) and remove compressor (1) with pipeline (7).

Pressing-off Plate Installed:

7. Install pressing-off plate before working on compressor.

A/C Compressor To Pipeline O-Rings:

A/C Compressor W/Pipeline Installed:

Installation


CAUTION: If the compressor is replaced due to blocking, renew pipe line with hoses on compressor, since small parts (abrasives) of compressor enter pipe line and cannot be removed 100% when flushing.

1. Check 0-rings on compressor and install pipeline (7).

A/C Compressor Mounting:

LEGEND
1 = Refrigerant compressor
3 = Nut
4 = Tensioning screw
5 = Screw 13 Spring washer
6 = Screw
9 = Spacer sleeve
10 = Spacing washer 5 mm
12 = Spacing washer 9 mm
13 = Spring washer

A/C Hose Condenser To Copressor Hold Down Fasteners:

2. Loosely install compressor to carrier with screws and nuts (5 and 6), tensioning screw (4), spacer sleeve (9), and spacing washers (10 and 12).
3. Install nut (3) on tensioning screw (4).
4. Put V-belt in place and tension nut (3).

A/C Compressor Mounting:

5. Tighten screws and nuts (5 and 6).
6. Remove closing caps on pipeline and hose line. Coat 0-rings with cold-flowing oil and install hose lines to pipeline and tighten.
7. Evacuate a/c system and recharge. SEE Heating and Air Conditioning. Procedures