| Replacement |
| 1. |
If the compressor is marginally operable, run the engine at idle speed,
and let the air conditioning work for a few minutes, then shut the engine
off.
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| 2. |
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
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| 3. |
Recover the refrigerant with a recovery / charging station.
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| 4. |
Remove the engine cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical Assembly - "Engine Cover")
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| 5. |
Remove the cowl top cover.
(Refer to Body - "Cowl Top Cover")
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| 6. |
Remove the bolts and the expansion valve (A) from the evaporator core.
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| 7. |
Remove the 2 nuts, and then disconnect the discharge line (B) and liquid
line (A) from the condenser.
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| 8. |
Press the lock pin and separate the A/C pressure transducer connector
(A).
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| 9. |
Remove the bolts, then disconnect the suction line (A) and discharge
line (B) from the compressor.
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| 10. |
Loosen the bracket mounting bolt (B) from suction& liquid assembly (A).
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| 11. |
Remove the suction & liquid tube assembly (A) to the upper of engine
room.
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| 12. |
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Components Location 1. Suction & Liquid tube assembly
Description The compressor is the power unit of the A/C system. It is located on the side of engine block and driven by a V-belt of the engine.
Component Location [Engine Room] 1. Condenser 2. Discharge hose 3. Suction & Liquid tube assembly 4. Compressor 5. Service port (High pressure) 6. A/C Pressure transducer (APT) 7. Service port (Low pressure) 8.
Description The A/C Pressure Transducer (APT) converts the pressure value of high pressure line into voltage value after measuring it. By converted voltage value, engine ECU controls the cooling fan by operating it high speed or low speed.