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. Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/charging station.
4. Remove the engine room cover.

   (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover or Engine Room Under Cover ")

5. Loosen the drive belt.

   (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "DRIVE BELT ")

6. Remove the bolts, then disconnect the suction line (A) and discharge line (B) from the compressor.

   Tightening torque: 

   8.8 ~ 13.7 N.m (0.9 ~ 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 ~ 10.1 lb-ft)

   NOTE:

   • Plug or cap the lines immediately after disconnecting them to avoid moisture and dust contamination.
   Fig 1: Disconnecting Suction Line And Discharge Line From Compressor

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7. Disconnect the compressor switch connector (A).
   Fig 2: Disconnecting Compressor Switch Connector

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

Tightening torque: 

20.0 ~ 32.95 N.m (2.04 ~ 3.36 kgf.m, 14.75 ~ 24.30 lb-ft)

Fig 3: Removing Compressor Mounting Bolts

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