COMPRESSOR (for 5L-E) REMOVAL


  1. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL


    1. Remove the 13 clips and upper radiator support seal.

  2. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM


    1. Start the engine.

    2. Operate the cooler compressor under the conditions shown below:

      Item Condition
      Engine Speed Idling
      Operating Time 3 minutes or more
      A/C Switch Status On
      Blower Switch Status HI
      Set Temperature MAX COOL

      This causes most of the compressor oil from the various components of the A/C system to collect in the A/C compressor.

      Note

      It is not necessary to operate the cooler compressor if the A/C does not operate because of compressor lock, etc.

    3. Stop the engine.

    4. Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system using a refrigerant recovery unit.

      Tech Tips

      Use the refrigerant recovery unit in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction manual.

  3. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A0098PV

      Disconnect the sensor connector.

    2. Detach the wire harness clamp.

    3. Loosen the hose clamp and remove the resonator with air cleaner cap.

    4. A0099K2

      Detach the 4 hook clamps, and then remove the air cleaner cap and resonator with air cleaner cap.

  4. REMOVE AIR CLEANER FILTER ELEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY

  5. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A00JYCZ

      Remove the 3 bolts and air cleaner case.

  6. REMOVE COOLER COMPRESSOR V BELT


    1. A009B8WE03
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Adjusting Bolt

      Loosen nut and adjusting bolt, and remove the V belt.

  7. DISCONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A0099HSE01
      Text in Illustration
      *A for Type A
      *B for Type B

      Remove the bolt and disconnect the discharge hose from the compressor.

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

      Note

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

  8. DISCONNECT SUCTION HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A009BMLE01
      Text in Illustration
      *A for Type A
      *B for Type B

      Remove the bolt and disconnect the suction hose from the compressor.

    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.

  9. REMOVE COOLER COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY


    1. Disconnect the connector.

    2. A009A7H

      Remove the 6 bolts, idle pulley bracket and cooler compressor assembly.