Compressor HVAC: Service and Repair

Compressor Bracket, Removing And Installing

Special tools, testers, measuring instruments and auxiliary items required
- Torque wrench (5-50 Nm)


NOTE: The compressor bracket and related components can be removed and installed without having to open the refrigerant circuit







1 - Hex head bolt
- M8 x 100
- 25 Nm (18 ft lb)
2 - Washer
3 - Bracket for refrigerant hoses
4 - Hex head combination bolt
- M8 x 35
- 25 Nm (18 ft lb)
5 - Hex head combination bolt
- M8 x 50
- 25 Nm (18 ft lb)
6 - Compressor bracket
- Removing:
- Remove ribbed belt for compressor
- Remove bolts -1-.
- Remove compressor from bracket, swing away (leave refrigerant hoses connected) and secure in engine compartment with wire Fig. 1.
- Remove bolts -4- and -5-.
- Remove compressor bracket from engine.


CAUTION!
Do not allow compressor to hang from refrigerant hoses unsupported.


7 - Tensioning roller
8 - Hex head combination bolt
- 20 Nm (15 ft lb)
9 - Compressor
- Manufacturer up to 10.00 : Zexel
- With A/C clutch -N25-
- Manufacturer from 10.00 : Denso
- With A/C clutch -N25-

Fig.1 Compressor, securing with wire







When removing the compressor from it's bracket without opening the refrigerant system, secure the compressor to the lower frame member with a suitable wire (e.g.: welding rod or similar) as illustrated.


CAUTION!
Do not allow compressor to hang from refrigerant hoses unsupported.