On-Vehicle Inspection

HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING: COMPRESSOR (for 2ZR-FE): ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION; 2013 MY Corolla [07/2012 -]

1. INSPECT COMPRESSOR FOR METALLIC SOUND

(a) Check if there is abnormal metallic sound from the compressor when the A/C switch is on and the compressor operates.

If abnormal metallic sound is heard, replace the compressor assembly with pulley.

2. INSPECT REFRIGERANT PRESSURE

(a) Inspect the refrigerant pressure Refrigerant.

3. INSPECT FOR LEAKAGE OF REFRIGERANT

(a) Using a gas leak detector, check for leakage of refrigerant.

If there is any leakage, replace the compressor assembly with pulley.

4. INSPECT COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY WITH PULLEY

(a) Check operation of compressor assembly with pulley.

(1) Start the engine.

(2) Inspect the compressor pulley.





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Standard:

The compressor shaft rotates along with the pulley.

If the result is not as specified, replace the compressor assembly with pulley.