A/C Compressor Removal/Installation: Notes
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Discharge the refrigerant. (See
REFRIGERANT CHARGING
.)
- Remove the splash shield.
- Remove the A/C drive belt. (See
DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
.)
- Detach the two wiring harness clamps.
- Remove in the order indicated in the table. Do not allow remaining compressor oil in the A/C compressor to spill.
CAUTION:
- If moisture or foreign material enters the refrigeration cycle, cooling ability will be lowered and abnormal noise or other malfunction could occur. Always plug open fittings immediately after removing any refrigeration cycle parts.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
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- Perform the refrigerant system performance test. (See
REFRIGERANT SYSTEM PERFORMANCE TEST
.)