A/C Compressor Removal/Installation: Notes
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Discharge the refrigerant from the system. (See
REFRIGERANT RECOVERY
.) (See
REFRIGERANT CHARGING
).
- Remove the splash shield.
- Loosen the drive belt and remove it.
CAUTION:
- If moisture or foreign material enters the refrigeration cycle, cooling ability will be lowered and abnormal noise will occur. Always immediately plug open fittings after removing any refrigeration cycle parts to keep moisture or foreign material out of the cycle.
- Remove in the order indicated in the table. Do not allow compressor oil to spill.
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- Install in the reverse order of removal.
- Install the drive belt. (See
DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[L3 WITH TC]
).
- Perform the refrigerant system performance test. (See
REFRIGERANT SYSTEM PERFORMANCE TEST
).