A/C COMPRESSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (VINs 7, L, M): Notes

Replacement Part 

1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION (US) .)
2. Discharge the refrigerant. (See REFRIGERANT RECOVERY .) (See REFRIGERANT CHARGING (US) .)
3. Remove the following parts:
   1. Plug hole plate (See PLUG HOLE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [(VIN 7 & VIN L) (US)] .) (See PLUG HOLE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [(VIN M) (US)] .)
   2. Front under cover No. 2 (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
   3. Front under cover No. 1 (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
   4. Front splash shield (RH) (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
   5. Drive belt (See DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [(VIN 7 & VIN L) (US)] .) (See DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [(VIN M) (US)] .)
4. Disconnect the connectors.

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5. Detach the clip.
6. Remove the bolts.
   Fig 1: A/C Compressor, Cooler Hose (HI Or LO) And Bolts With Torque Specification

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   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.
7. Disconnect the cooler hose (HI). Do not allow compressor oil to spill.
8. Disconnect the cooler hose (LO). Do not allow compressor oil to spill.
9. Remove the bolts.
   Fig 2: A/C Compressor And Bolts With Torque Specification

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10. Remove the A/C compressor. Do not allow compressor oil to spill. (See A/C Compressor Installation Note .)
11. Install in the reverse order of removal.
12. Perform the refrigerant system performance test. (See REFRIGERANT SYSTEM PERFORMANCE TEST (US) .)