COMPRESSOR (for 1AZ-FE) REMOVAL


  1. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER


    1. A005RNJ

      Remove the 2 nuts and engine cover.

  2. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER


    1. A00DSOB

      Remove the clip and engine room side cover.

  3. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER


    1. A00DQR1

      Remove the 8 clips and radiator support opening cover.

  4. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM


    1. Start the engine.

    2. Turn the A/C switch on.

    3. Operate the cooler compressor while the engine speed is approximately 1000 rpm for 5 to 6 minutes to circulate the refrigerant and collect the compressor oil remaining in each component into the cooler compressor.

    4. Stop the engine.

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

  5. REMOVE FRONT COVER BUMPER ABSORBER


    1. A005U7U

      Remove the 4 screws and 2 bolts.

      Tech Tips

      Pull down the fender liner so that the front lower bumper absorber can be removed in the next step.

    2. A005TN1

      Remove the 3 screws, 8 bolts and front lower bumper absorber.

  6. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER


    1. A005VAK

      Remove the 5 clips and under cover.

  7. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER REAR RH


    1. A005V2G

      Remove the 5 clips and under cover.

  8. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REINFORCEMENT RH


    1. A00DUW9

      Remove the 8 bolts and 2 front suspension member reinforcements.

  9. REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT


    1. A005USYE01

      Using SST, slowly turn the V-ribbed belt tensioner clockwise.

      SST
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      CAUTION:

      Be careful not to pinch your fingers between the parts.

      Note


      • Make sure that SST and other tools are set to the tensioner securely.

      • When compressing the V-ribbed belt tension, slowly turn the tensioner.

    2. Remove the belt from each pulley and slowly return the tensioner.

      CAUTION:

      Be careful not to pinch your fingers between the parts.

  10. DISCONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A005SD0

      Remove the bolt and disconnect the discharge hose sub-assembly from the compressor assembly with pulley.

      Note

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

    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.

  11. DISCONNECT SUCTION HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A005RKU

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

      Note

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

    2. 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.

  12. REMOVE COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY WITH PULLEY

    A005RXD

    1. Detach the 2 clamps.

    2. Disconnect the connector.

    3. A005UQF

      Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

    4. A005VR3

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