COMPRESSOR REMOVAL

PRECAUTION

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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 FLOOR MAT
1. Remove the rear floor mat.
REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX
1. Remove the rear deck floor box.
REMOVE BATTERY BOX COVER
1. Disengage the 3 guides and remove the battery box cover.
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

Note

When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
REMOVE SERVICE PLUG GRIP
CAUTION:
- Wear insulating gloves.
- Remove the service plug grip to interrupt the high voltage circuit at the time of inspection or repair.
- 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 colored in orange.
1. Wear insulating gloves and remove the service plug grip after sliding up the lever of the service plug grip as shown in the illustration.
  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 removing the service plug grip, do not touch the high voltage connectors or terminals for 10 minutes.
  Tech Tips
  
  Waiting for at least 10 minutes is required to discharge the high-voltage capacitor inside the inverter with converter assembly.
REMOVE INVERTER TERMINAL COVER
CAUTION:

Wear insulating gloves.
1. Remove the 9 bolts and inverter terminal cover.
  
  Note
  
  Make sure to pull the inverter terminal cover straight up, as a connector is connected to the bottom of the cover.
CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE
CAUTION:

Wear insulating gloves.

Note

Do not allow any foreign objects or water to enter the inverter with converter assembly.
1. Using a voltmeter, measure the voltage between the terminals of the 2 phase connectors.
  
  Standard voltage
  
  0 V
  
  Tech Tips
  
  Use measuring range of DC 750 V or more on the voltmeter.
INSTALL INVERTER TERMINAL COVER

CAUTION:

Wear insulating gloves.
Note
- Make sure that the interlock is fully engaged.
- Do not allow any foreign objects or water to enter the inverter with converter assembly.
1. Text in Illustration
  
  *1 Interlock
  
  Install the inverter terminal cover with the 9 bolts to the inverter with converter assembly.
  
  Torque:
  
  11 N*m { 112 kgf*cm, 8 ft.*lbf }
REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
REMOVE INLET AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
1. Separate the water by-pass hose from the inlet air cleaner assembly.
2. Remove the 3 bolts and inlet air cleaner assembly.

Standard voltage
0 V

Text in Illustration
*1	Interlock

DRAIN COOLANT (for Engine)

Note

Do not remove the reservoir tank cap and radiator drain cock plug while the engine and radiator are still hot. Pressurized, hot engine coolant and steam may be released and cause serious burns.

Remove the reservoir tank cap.

Text in Illustration
*1	Reservoir Tank Cap	*2	Radiator Drain Cock Plug
*3	Air Release Valve (w/ Air Release Valve)	-	-

Loosen the radiator drain cock plug and drain the coolant.

Tech Tips

Collect the coolant in a container and dispose of it according to the local regulations.

DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE
1. Disconnect the No. 2 radiator hose from the radiator assembly.
DISCONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the discharge hose sub-assembly from the electric inverter compressor.
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.
DISCONNECT SUCTION HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the suction hose sub-assembly from the electric inverter compressor.
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.
REMOVE ELECTRIC INVERTER COMPRESSOR
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 when performing the procedures.
  
  Note
  
  Insulate the connector by sealing it with tape.
2. Disconnect the connector <B>.
3. Remove the 3 bolts and electric inverter compressor.