Compressor HVAC: Service and Repair

Compressor

REMOVAL

1. Perform compressor oil return operation.
2. Turn the A/C switch to OFF and stop the engine.
3. Using the refrigerant recovery system, drain the refrigerant.
4. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
5. Remove the V-belts.
6. Remove the generator.
7. Remove the bolt and remove the low-pressure hose and high-pressure hose.






8. Disconnect the compressor connector.
9. Remove the bolts and remove the compressor bracket.






NOTE: Since the compressor cannot be removed by itself, remove the compressor bracket as a unit.

10. Remove the bolts, then remove the bracket from the compressor.






INSTALLATION

1. Install in the reverse order of removal.
2. Replace the O-rings on low-/high-pressure hoses with new parts, then apply compressor oil.
3. After replacing the compressor, adjust the amount of compressor oil.
4. Charge refrigerant.

Air conditioning unit
Tightening torque: N.m (kgf.m, ft.lb)
T1: 7.5 (0.76, 5.5)
T2: 10 (1.0, 7.4)

Compressor
Tightening torque: N.m (kgf.m, ft.lb)
T1: 26.5 (2.7, 19.5)
T2: 36 (3.7, 26.6)