Compressor HVAC: Service and Repair

Removal and Installation for Compressor

REMOVAL
1. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to "HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure".
2. Remove the drive belt. Refer to "Drive Belts".
3. Remove the coolant pipe bracket bolt.
4. Remove the compressor mounting stud.
5. Disconnect the compressor connector.
6. Remove the high-pressure flexible hose and low-pressure flexible hose.

CAUTION: Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.

7. Remove the mounting bolts and nut from compressor using power tools.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Compressor mounting bolts (rear side) : 56.9 - 65.7 Nm (5.8 - 6.7 kg-m, 42 - 48 ft-lb)
Compressor (front side) bolt : 28.4 - 33.3 Nm (2.9 - 3.4 kg-m, 21 - 24 ft-lb)
Compressor (front side) nut : 59.8 - 69.6 Nm (6.1 - 7.0 kg-m, 45 - 51 ft-lb)
High- and low-pressure flexible hose bolts : 7.8 - 19.6 Nm (0.8 - 1.9 kg-m, 69 - 173 in-lb)

CAUTION:
- Replace the O-ring of the low-pressure flexible hose and high-pressure flexible hose with a new one, then apply compressor oil to it when installing it.
- When charging refrigerant, check for leaks.