COMPRESSOR (for 1AZ-FE) 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 V-RIBBED BELT

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  4. DISCONNECT NO. 1 COOLER REFRIGERANT DISCHARGE HOSE


    1. A01EXMX

      Disconnect the 2 connectors.

    2. Disengage the 2 clamps.

    3. A01EVAL

      Remove the bolt and bracket.

    4. A01ETB1

      Remove the bolt and disconnect the No. 1 cooler refrigerant discharge hose from the compressor assembly with pulley.

    5. 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 entry of moisture and foreign matter.

  5. DISCONNECT NO. 1 COOLER REFRIGERANT SUCTION HOSE


    1. A01EYDL

      Remove the bolt and disconnect the No. 1 cooler refrigerant suction hose from the compressor assembly with pulley.

    2. Remove the O-ring from the No. 1 cooler refrigerant suction hose.

      Note

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

  6. REMOVE COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY WITH PULLEY


    1. A01EX6G

      Remove the 4 bolts and compressor assembly with pulley.