Compressor HVAC: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

1. RUN ENGINE AT IDLE SPEED WITH A/C ON FOR APPROX 10 MINUTES

2. STOP ENGINE

3. DISCONNECT NEGATIVE (-) TERMINAL CABLE FROM BATTERY

4. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

5. DISCONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE AND SUCTION HOSE FROM COMPRESSOR

6. DISCONNECT CONNECTOR FROM MAGNETIC CLUTCH





7. REMOVE DRIVE BELT
Loosen the pivot bolt and adjusting lock bolt, and remove the drive belt.

8. REMOVE COMPRESSOR
(a) Remove the 2 nuts and 2 bolts.
(b) Remove the compressor.

INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL COMPRESSOR
(a) Install the 2 stud bolts.
(b) Install the compressor with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

Torque: 25 N.m (250 kgf.cm, 18 ft.lbf)

2. INSTALL DRIVE BELT

3. ADJUST DRIVE BELT TENSION

4. CONNECT CONNECTOR TO MAGNETIC CLUTCH

5. CONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE AND SUCTION HOSE TO COMPRESSOR

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

Torque: 10 N.m (100 kgf.cm, 7 ft.lbf)

6. EVACUATE AIR IN REFRIGERATION SYSTEM AND CHARGE WITH REFRIGERANT

Specified amount: 850 ± 50 g (30.00 ± 1.76 oz.)

7. INSPECT FOR LEAKAGE OF REFRIGERANT
Using a gas leak tester, check for leakage of refrigerant.
If there is leakage, check the tightening torque at joints.

8. CONNECT NEGATIVE (-) TERMINAL CABLE TO BATTERY

9. INSPECT A/C OPERATION