COMPRESSOR REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM (for HFC-134a(R134a))

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2. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM (for HFO-1234yf(R1234yf))

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3. REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT

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4. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY

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5. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH

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6. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

   Tech Tips

   Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

7. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET LH

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8. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET RH

   Tech Tips

   Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

9. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR

   
   

   1. 

      Remove the nut and disconnect the front stabilizer link sub-assembly LH from the front stabilizer bar.

      Tech Tips

      
      

      • If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a 6 mm hexagon wrench to hold the stud bolt.

      • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

   2. Remove the front stabilizer bar.

10. DISCONNECT NO. 1 COOLER REFRIGERANT DISCHARGE HOSE

    
    

    1. 

       Remove the bolt and disconnect the No. 1 cooler refrigerant discharge hose from the compressor assembly with pulley.

    2. 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.

11. DISCONNECT SUCTION HOSE

    
    

    1. 

       Remove the bolt and disconnect the suction hose from the compressor assembly with pulley.

    2. Remove the O-ring from the suction hose.

       Note

       Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering them.

12. REMOVE COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY WITH PULLEY

    
    

    1. 

       Disconnect the connector.

    2. Remove the bolt and disconnect the wire harness clamp bracket.

    3. 

       Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

    4. 

       Using an E8 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the 2 stud bolts and compressor assembly with pulley.

       Tech Tips

       Remove the compressor assembly with pulley from the vehicle with the stud bolts remaining in the compressor assembly with pulley.