A/C Compressor

The system uses a variable displacement AC compressor with a magnetic clutch. Refrigerant pressure and flow are varied as the displacement of the compressor changes in response to the electronic control valve.

Fig 1: Identifying F01/F02 A/C Compressor Components

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INDEX EXPLANATION CHART

Index	Explanation
1	A/C compressor
2	A/C compressor magnetic clutch
3	Electronic control valve