Repair Procedures: Removal

1. 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.
2. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
3. Remove the engine room cover.

   (Refer to ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER Engine Mechanical System )

4. Remove the air cleaner assembly.

   (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "AIR CLEANER ")

5. Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/charging station.
6. Remove the engine room under cover (A).

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7. Loosen the drive belt.

   (Refer to TIMING SYSTEM - 5.0L Engine Mechanical System )

8. 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 lb-ft)

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   NOTE: Plug or cap the lines immediately after disconnecting them to avoid the intrusion of moisture and dust.
9. Disconnect the compressor switch connector (A).

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10. Remove the compressor (A) by loosening the mounting bolts.

[Lambda Engine] 

Fig 1: Compressor Mounting Bolts Loosening Sequence (Lambda Engine)

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[Tau Engine] 

Fig 2: Compressor Mounting Bolts Loosening Sequence (Tau Engine)

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