REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION


Pre-removal operation
  • Discharging refrigerant (Refer to )
  • Front under cover panel assembly removal

 Post-installation Operation
  • Charging refrigerant (Refer to )
  • Drive belt tension check (Refer to GROUP 11A - Engine Adjustment, Drive Belt Tension Check ).
  • Front under cover panel assembly installation




Removal steps
<<A>>
1.
 Suction flexible hose connection
<<A>>
2.
 Discharge flexible hose connection


3.
 O-ring
<<B>>
4.
 Alternator and others belt
<<C>>
 >>A<<
 5.
 A/C compressor assembly


6.
 A/C compressor bracket

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

<<A>> SUCTION FLEXIBLE HOSE/DISCHARGE FLEXIBLE HOSE DISCONNECTION
caution Use the plug which is not breathable because A/C compressor oil or receiver have high hygroscopicity.
Plug the hose nipple removed to prevent the entry of dust and dirt.

<<B>> ALTERNATOR AND OTHER’S BELT REMOVAL
To introduce the serpentine drive system with the drive belt auto-tensioner, the following operations will be required.

1.
caution To reuse the alternator and others belt, draw an arrow indicating the rotating direction on the back of the belt using chalk to install the same direction.
Rotate the alternator drive belt auto-tensioner counterclockwise, and insert an L-shaped hexagon wrench into the auto-tensioner hole to fix the auto-tensioner.
2.Remove the alternator and others belt.

<<C>> A/C COMPRESSOR REMOVAL
Be careful not to spill the A/C compressor oil and remove the A/C compressor.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

>>A<< A/C COMPRESSOR INSTALLATION
When installing the new A/C compressor, install the A/C compressor after adjusting the oil volume as follows.

  1. Measure the oil of A/C compressor removed (X cm3).
  2. Drain the oil (Y cm3) given by the following expression from a new A/C compressor, and then install the A/C compressor.
    80 cm3 - X cm3 = Y cm3
    note
    1. 80 cm3 shows the oil volume contained in the new A/C compressor.
    2. Y cm 3 indicates the oil amount filled in the refrigerant line, condenser, and cooling unit, etc.
    3. Don’t get any oil on the magnetic clutch when adjusting the oil amount.