Removal
Compressor1. Disconnect ground cable from battery.
2. Discharge refrigerant using refrigerant recovery system.
1. Fully close low-pressure valve of manifold gauge.
2. Connect low-pressure charging hose of manifold gauge to low-pressure service valve.
3. Open low-pressure manifold gauge valve slightly, and slowly discharge refrigerant from system.
CAUTION: Do not allow refrigerant to rush out. Otherwise, compressor oil will be discharged along with refrigerant.
3. Remove low-pressure hose (A) (Flexible hose Ps) and high-pressure hose (B) (Flexible hose Pd).
CAUTION:
- Be careful not to lose O-ring of low-pressure hose.
- Plug the opening to prevent foreign matter from entering.
4. Compressor belt cover and generator belt cover:
Remove bolts which secure belt covers.
5. Remove alternator V-belt:
1. Loosen lock bolt on generator bracket.
2. Turn adjusting bolt and remove V-belt.
6. Remove compressor V-belt:
1. Loosen lock bolt on idler pulley.
2. Turn adjusting bolt and remove V-belt.
7. Disconnect alternator harness.
8. Disconnect compressor harness:
Disconnect compressor harness from body harness.
9. Remove lower bracket:
Remove bolts which secure lower compressor bracket.
10. Remove compressor:
1. Remove bolts which secure compressor.
2. Remove compressor from bracket.