Compressor HVAC: Service and Repair

A/C COMPRESSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Discharge the refrigerant from the system. (See REFRIGERANT CHARGING.)
3. Remove the fresh-air duct and air cleaner. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove the drive belt.







5. Do not allow remaining compressor oil in the A/C compressor and pipes to spill, and remove in the order indicated in the table.

CAUTION: If moisture or foreign material enters the refrigeration cycle, cooling ability will be lowered and abnormal noise or other malfunction could occur. Always plug open fittings immediately after removing any refrigeration cycle parts.

6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
7. Perform the refrigerant system performance test.

A/C Compressor Installation Note
1. When replacing the A/C compressor, remove the following amount of compressor oil from the new A/C compressor.

Amount drained (approx. quantity)
60 ml {60 cc, 2.03 fl oz} - (Oil amount drained from removed old A/C compressor + 15 ml {15 cc, 0.5 fl oz})