Compressor HVAC: Service and Repair

REMOVAL OF COMPRESSOR





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

2. STOP ENGINE

3. REMOVE NEGATIVE CABLE FROM BATTERY

4. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

5. REMOVE UNDER COVER

6. DISCONNECT CONNECTOR FROM MAGNETIC CLUTCH

7. DISCONNECT TWO HOSES FROM COMPRESSOR SERVICE VALVE
Cap the open fitting immediately to keep moisture and dust out of the system.

8. REMOVE COMPRESSOR
(a) Loosen the compressor drive belt.
(b) Remove the compressor mounting bolts and compressor.





INSTALLATION OF COMPRESSOR

1. INSTALL COMPRESSOR WITH FOUR MOUNTING BOLTS

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

2. INSTALL DRIVE BELT

3. CONNECT HOSES TO COMPRESSOR SERVICE VALVES

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

4. CONNECT CLUTCH LEAD WIRE TO WIRING HARNESS

5. CONNECT NEGATIVE CABLE TO BATTERY

6. EVACUATE AIR FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

7. CHARGE SYSTEM WITH REFRIGERANT AND INSPECT FOR LEAKAGE OF REFRIGERANT

Specified amount: 750 ± 50 g (26.45 ± 1.76 oz)