Removal and Installation

COMPRESSOR REMOVAL

1. RUN ENGINE AT IDLE SPEED WITH A/C ON FOR APPROX. 10 MINUTES
2. STOP ENGINE
3. REMOVE BATTERY
4. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT IN REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
5. REMOVE DRIVE BELT
6. REMOVE POWER STEERING PUMP
7. DISCONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE AND SUCTION HOSE FROM COMPRESSOR

NOTE: Cap the open fittings immediately to keep moisture or dirt out of the system.

8. REMOVE COMPRESSOR
(a) Remove engine under cover.
(b) Loosen the 4 bolts and nut.
(c) Remove the stud bolt.
(d) Disconnect the connector from the compressor.
(e) Remove the 4 bolts and pull the compressor downward.

COMPRESSOR INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL COMPRESSOR
(a) Install the stud bolt.
Torque: 26 N.m (265 kgf.cm, 19 ft.lbf)
(b) Install the compressor with the 4 bolts and nut.
Torque: 52 N.m (530 kgf.cm, 38 ft.lbf)
(c) Connect the magnetic clutch connector.
(d) Install the engine under cover.
2. CONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE AND SUCTION HOSE TO COMPRESSOR
Torque: 10 N.m (100 kgf.cm, 7 ft.lbf)

NOTE: Hoses should be connected immediately after the caps have been removed.

HINT: Lubricate 2 new O-rings with compressor oil and install the tubes.

3. INSTALL POWER STEERING PUMP

Torque: 58 N.m (590 kgf.cm, 43 ft.lbf)

4. INSTALL DRIVE BELT
5. INSTALL BATTERY
6. EVACUATE AIR IN REFRIGERATION SYSTEM AND CHARGE WITH REFRIGERANT

Specified amount:
850 ± 50 g (29.98 ± 1.76 oz.)

7. INSPECT FOR LEAKAGE OF REFRIGERANT
Using a gas leak detector, check for leakage of refrigerant.
If there is leakage, check the tightening torque at the joints.
8. INSPECT A/C OPERATION