Removal and Replacement

Removal and Installation of Compressor

REMOVAL






1. Use a refrigerant collecting equipment (for HFC-134a) to discharge the refrigerant.
2. Remove air cleaner case and air duct.
3. Remove engine undercover, using power tools.
4. Remove mounting nut between low-pressure flexible hose and low-pressure pipe.




5. Remove mounting nuts from low-pressure pipe and high-pressure flexible hose.

CAUTION: Cap or wrap the joint of low-pressure pipe and high-pressure flexible hose with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.

6. Remove drive belt.




7. Disconnect compressor (magnet clutch and ECV) connectors.
8. Remove mounting bolts from compressor, using power tools.
9. Remove compressor downward of the vehicle.

INSTALLATION
Installation is basically the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
- Replace O-rings of low-pressure flexible hose, low-pressure pipe (VK45DE) and high-pressure flexible hose with new ones, and then apply compressor oil to it when installing it.
- When recharging refrigerant, check for leaks.