A/C Compressor Removal/Installation: Notes
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Replacement Part
| O-ring (cooler hose (HI)) Quantity: 1 Location of use: A/C compressor |
O-ring (cooler hose (LO)) Quantity: 1 Location of use: A/C compressor |
- Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
- Discharge the refrigerant. (See REFRIGERANT RECOVERY .) (See REFRIGERANT CHARGING .)
- Remove the front under cover No. 2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove the drive belt. (See DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Disconnect the connector.
- Remove bolts A.CAUTION:
- If moisture or foreign matter enters the refrigeration cycle, cooling ability will be lowered and abnormal noise or other malfunctions could occur. Always plug open fittings immediately after removing any refrigeration cycle parts.
- Disconnect the cooler hose (LO). Do not allow compressor oil to spill.
- Disconnect the cooler hose (HI). Do not allow compressor oil to spill.
- Remove bolts B.
- Remove the A/C compressor. Do not allow compressor oil to spill. (See A/C Compressor Installation Note .)
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
- Perform the refrigerant system performance test. (See REFRIGERANT SYSTEM PERFORMANCE TEST .)