COMPRESSOR (for 2GR) REMOVAL

  1. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM

    1. Turn the A/C switch on.

    2. Operate the air conditioning with a set temperature of 25°C (77°F) and the blower at low for 10 minutes to circulate the refrigerant. This causes most of the compressor oil from the various components of the air conditioning system to collect in the air conditioning compressor.

    3. Turn the ignition switch off.

    4. Recover the refrigerant from the air conditioning system using a refrigerant recovery unit.

  2. REMOVE RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

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  3. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH

  4. REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT

    1. Release the V-ribbed belt tension by turning the V-ribbed belt tensioner counterclockwise, and remove the V-ribbed belt from the V-ribbed belt tensioner.

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    2. While turning the V-ribbed belt tensioner counterclockwise, align its holes, and then insert a 5 mm hexagon wrench into the holes to fix the V-ribbed belt tensioner.

  5. DISCONNECT NO. 1 COOLER REFRIGERANT DISCHARGE HOSE

    1. Disconnect the 3 connectors.

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    2. Disengage the 2 clamps.

    3. Remove the bolt and disconnect the No. 1 cooler refrigerant discharge hose from the compressor and magnetic clutch.

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    4. 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.

  6. DISCONNECT SUCTION HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY

    1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the suction hose sub-assembly from the compressor and magnetic clutch.

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

      Note

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

  7. REMOVE COMPRESSOR AND MAGNETIC CLUTCH

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    1. Remove the 4 bolts and compressor and magnetic clutch and bracket.