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Compressor HVAC: Service and Repair

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

1. Loosen the tension pulley tightening bolt A, and then remove the drive belt after loosening the tension adjusting bolt B.

(Without power steering)
Loosen the bolt A,B,C and then remove the drive belt after loosening the tension adjusting bolt D. (With power steering)

2. Discharge the refrigerant.
3. Remove the discharge and suction hoses.




4. Remove the compressor.
5. Installation is the reverse of removal.

Tightening torque
24 - 36 Nm (2.4 - 3.6 kg.m, 17 - 26 lb.ft)