| 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.
Special Service Tools Tool (Number and name) Illustration Use 09977-3R000 Disc & hub assembly bolt remover Removal and installation of disc & hub assembly.
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