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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 - Tensioning roller
2 - Generator (GEN)
- Removing
3 - Bracket
- Mounting for:
- Generator
- Compressor
- Power steering pump
- Removing:
- Remove ribbed belt Service and Repair
- Remove Generator (GEN) Service and Repair
- Remove power steering pump Service and Repair
- Remove bolts -7-.
- Remove compressor from bracket, swing away and secure in engine compartment with wire.
- Remove bolts -4- (Qty. 4).
- Remove compressor bracket from engine.
4 - Hex head bolt
- Qty. 4
- M10X55
- 50 Nm (37 ft. lb)
5 - Power steering pump
- Removing:
6 - Compressor
- Sanden SD7-V16
- With A/C clutch -N25-
- A/C clutch -N25-, servicing
7 - Hex head combination bolt
- M10X112
- 45 Nm (33 ft. lb)
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