Compressor HVAC: Service and Repair

COMPRESSOR

Removal and Installation for Compressor - QR25DE Models

Exploded View HA-36:

REMOVAL
1. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to "HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure".
2. Remove the drive belt.
3. Remove the engine undercover.
4. Remove the front RH wheel and tire.
5. Remove the side cover from inside the front RH wheel well.
6. Remove the clip and reposition the power steering pipe out of the way.
7. Disconnect the compressor connector.
8. Disconnect the high-pressure flexible hose and low-pressure flexible hose from the compressor.

CAUTION: Cap or wrap the joint of the hose with a suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of any contaminants.

9. Remove the compressor bolts, then remove the compressor using power tools.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
- Replace the O-ring of the low-pressure flexible hose and high-pressure flexible hose with new ones, then apply A/C oil to them for installation.
- After charging the A/C refrigerant, check for leaks. Refer to HA-26, "Checking of Refrigerant Leaks". Component Tests and General Diagnostics