COMPRESSOR REMOVAL

PRECAUTION

Note

After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notices before proceeding with work Click here.
RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
1. Turn the A/C switch on.
2. Operate the A/C with the setting temperature at 25°C (77°F) and the blower level at LO for 10 minutes to circulate the refrigerant. This causes most of the compressor oil from the various components of the A/C system to collect in the A/C compressor.
3. Turn the power switch off.
4. Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system using a refrigerant recovery unit.
REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX
1. Remove the 3 clips and the rear deck floor box.
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL

Note

When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
REMOVE BATTERY SERVICE HOLE COVER
1. Disengage the 2 clips and 2 guides, and remove the battery service hole cover.
  
  Tech Tips
  
  Because these are 2-piece clips, one side will remain in the bracket when they are being removed.
REMOVE SERVICE PLUG GRIP
CAUTION:
- Remove the service plug grip to interrupt a high voltage circuit at the time of the check.
- Keep the removed service plug grip in your pocket to prevent other technicians from accidentally reconnecting it while you are servicing the vehicle.
- All the high voltage wiring connectors are orange colored.
1. Wear insulated gloves. Remove the service plug grip after sliding the lever of the service plug grip.
  CAUTION:
  
  Keep the removed service plug grip in your pocket to prevent other technicians from accidentally reconnecting it while you are servicing the vehicle.
  
  After disconnecting the service plug grip, wait for at least 10 minutes before touching any of the high-voltage connectors or terminals.
  Tech Tips
  
  Waiting for at least 10 minutes is required to discharge the high-voltage capacitor inside the inverter with converter assembly.
REMOVE RADIATOR ASSEMBLY AND FAN ASSEMBLY WITH MOTOR

Tech Tips

Refer to the procedure for Remove No. 2 Radiator Assembly Click here.
CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE
1. Remove the inverter terminal cover Click here.
2. Check the terminal voltage Click here.
3. Install the inverter terminal cover Click here.
DISCONNECT SUCTION HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Text in Illustration
  
  *1 Green-colored Lock
  
  Release the green-colored lock and disconnect the connector <A> as shown in the illustration.
  
  CAUTION:
  
  Wear insulated gloves.
  
  Note
  
  Insulate the connector by sealing it with tape.
2. Disconnect each connector <B>, <C>.
3. Disengage each clamp.
4. Remove the bolt.
5. Disengage the clamp and disconnect the suction hose sub-assembly from the electric inverter compressor assembly.
6. Remove the O-ring from the suction hose sub-assembly.
  
  Note
  
  Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent entry of moisture and foreign matter.
DISCONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the discharge hose sub-assembly from the electric inverter compressor assembly.
2. Remove the O-ring from the discharge hose sub-assembly.
  
  Note
  
  Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent entry of moisture and foreign matter.
REMOVE ELECTRIC INVERTER COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY
1. Text in Illustration
  
  *1 Bracket
  
  Remove the 3 bolts, bracket and electric inverter compressor assembly.
2. Remove the bolt and bracket from the electric inverter compressor assembly.