Removal and Installation

Compressor:

REMOVAL
1. Remove the master cylinder cover, ABS unit cover and airflow meter cover.
2. Using recycling and recovery equipment (for HFC-134a), discharge the refrigerant.
3. Remove the engine under cover.
4. Remove the air cleaner assembly, air duct and air inlet pipe.
5. Remove the compressor-alternator belt.






6. Remove the mounting nuts from 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. Disconnect the compressor connector.
8. Remove the mounting bolt from radiator hose bracket.
9. Remove the mounting bolts from compressor.
10. Move the radiator hose to the right side of the vehicle. 11. Remove the compressor from the upper side of the vehicle


INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal. Note the following.

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 pouring refrigerant, check for leaks.

Bolts mounting the compressor
Tightening torque : 56.9 - 65.7 N-m (5.8 - 6.8 kg-m)

Nut mounting the high-pressure flexible hose
Tightening torque : 7.85 - 19.6 N-m (0.8 - 2.0 kg-m)

Nut mounting the low-pressure flexible hose
Tightening torque : 7.85 - 19.6 N-m (0.8 - 2.0 kg-m)