Air Conditioning System (Service Information): Compressor: Removal: Removal

RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM See step 1
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
NOTE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected. Refer to INITIALIZATION .
REMOVE FAN AND GENERATOR V BELT . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 3
REMOVE GENERATOR ASSEMBLY . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 4
REMOVE CENTER ENGINE UNDER COVER . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 6
REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 7
REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 2
REMOVE NO. 1 COOLER REFRIGERANT DISCHARGE HOSE

Fig 1: Removing No. 1 Cooler Refrigerant Discharge Hose
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1. Disconnect the 2 connectors and detach the 3 clamps.
2. Remove the bolt and No. 1 cooler refrigerant discharge hose from the cooler compressor.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying No. 1 Cooler Refrigerant Discharge Hose & Bolt
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3. Remove the O-ring from the No. 1 cooler refrigerant discharge hose.
  NOTE:
  Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering them.
REMOVE SUCTION HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the bolt and suction hose sub-assembly from the cooler compressor.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Suction Hose Sub-Assembly
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2. Remove the O-ring from the suction hose sub-assembly.
  NOTE:
  Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering them.
REMOVE COOLER COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY

Fig 4: Removing/Installing Cooler Compressor Assembly
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1. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.
2. Using an E8 "TORX" socket, remove the 2 stud bolts and cooler compressor.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Cooler Compressor & Stud Bolts
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