Compressor And Magnetic Clutch: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Lexus IS 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- INSTALL COMPRESSOR
- Install the compressor with the stud bolt.
- Torque: 26 N.m (265 kgf.cm, 19 ft.lbf)
- Install the 2 bolts and nut.
Torque:
- Bolt: 52 N.m (530 kgf.cm, 38 ft.lbf)
- Nut: 52 N.m (530 kgf.cm, 38 ft.lbf)
- Connect the connector.
- Install the compressor bracket with the 3 bolts.
Torque:
- bolt A: 39 N.m (400 kgf.cm, 29 ft.lbf)
- bolt B: 52 N.m (530 kgf.cm, 38 ft.lbf)
- Install the PS pump bracket with the bolt.
- Torque: 52 N.m (530 kgf.cm, 38 ft.lbf)
- Install the compressor with the stud bolt.
- INSTALL PS PUMP
- Install 2 PS pump set bolt.
- Torque: 58 N.m (590 kgf.cm, 43 ft.lbf)
- Connect the engine wire.
- Connect the PS pump connector and wire harness clamp.
- Install 2 PS pump set bolt.
- CONNECT DISCHARGE AND SUCTION HOSES
Connect the both hoses with 2 nut.
- Torque: 10 N.m (100 kgf.cm, 7 ft.lbf)
NOTE: Hose should be connected immediately after the caps have been removed.HINT:
Lubricate 2 new O-rings with compressor oil and install them to the hoses.
- INSTALL DRIVE BELT (See INSTALLATION )
- INSPECT DRIVE BELT TENSION (See DRIVE BELT )
- CONNECT NEGATIVE (-) TERMINAL CABLE TO BATTERY
- EVACUATE AIR FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM AND CHARGE SYSTEM WITH REFRIGERANT
- Specified amount: 600 +/- 50 g (21.16 +/- 1.76 oz.)
- INSPECT FOR LEAKAGE OF REFRIGERANT
Using a gas leak detector, check for leakage of refrigerant. If there is leakage, check the tightening torque at the joints.
- INSPECT A/C OPERATION