Repair Procedures: Replacement
- If the compressor is marginally operable, run the engine at idle speed, and let the air conditioning work for a few minutes, then shut the engine off.
- Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
- Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/charging station.
- Remove the engine cover (A).
(For 2.0L, refer to - "ENGINE COVER ". For 3.3L, refer to - "ENGINE COVER ".)
- After loosening the mounting clips, remove the partition wall side cover (A).
- Remove the bolts and the expansion valve (A) from the evaporator core.
Tightening torque:
8.8 - 13.7 N.m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 - 10.1 Ib-ft)
- Remove the 2 nuts, and then disconnect the discharge line (B) and liquid line (A) from the condenser.
Tightening torque:
3.9 - 5.9 N.m (0.4 - 0.6 kgf.m, 2.9 - 4.3 Ib-ft)
- Disconnect the A/C pressure transducer connector (A).
- Remove the engine room under cover.
(For 2.0L, refer to - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ". For 3.3L, refer to - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ".)
- Remove the bolts, then disconnect the suction line (A) and discharge line (B) from the compressor.
Tightening torque:
3.9 - 5.9 N.m (0.4 - 0.6 kgf.m, 2.9 - 4.3 Ib-ft)
Information
- Plug or cap the lines immediately after disconnecting them to avoid moisture and dust contamination.
- Loosen the bracket mounting bolt (B) from suction & liquid assembly (A).
Tightening torque:
7.8 - 11.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.7 Ib-ft)
- Remove the suction & liquid tube assembly (A) to the upper of engine room.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.CAUTION:
- Plug or cap the lines immediately after disconnecting them to avoid moisture and dust contamination.
- Tighten the bolt or nut joint to the specified torque.
- Using a gas leak detector, check for refrigerant leakage.
- Evacuate air in the refrigeration system and charge system with refrigerant.
Specified amount
- R-1234yf: 570 ± 25 g (20.1 ± 0.88 oz.)