COMPRESSOR (for AWD) REMOVAL


  1. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM COVER SIDE


    1. A01FFHV

      Remove the 4 clips and engine room side cover.

  2. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL


    1. A01FGB0

      Remove the 7 clips and cool air intake duct seal.

  3. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01FFEFE01

      Place both hands on the sides of the cover as shown in the illustration, lift the cover to detach the 2 clips near the front in the order shown in the illustration, and then lift the cover further to detach the rear clip and remove the cover.

      Text in Illustration
      A01FE8R Areas to place hands when lifting cover

      Note

      If the cover is lifted rearward or forward and to the right or left at the same time, the cover maybe damaged.

  4. 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.

  5. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET


    1. A01FHG8

      Remove the bolt and No. 1 air cleaner inlet.

  6. REMOVE FAN AND GENERATOR V BELT


    1. A01FIUU

      While releasing the belt tension by turning the belt tensioner counterclockwise, remove the V belt from the belt tensioner.

    2. A01FHWGE01

      While turning the belt tensioner counterclockwise, align its holes, and then insert the 5 mm bi-hexagon wrench into the holes to secure the belt tensioner.

  7. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER


    1. A01FFKZE01
      Text in Illustration
      *A for 2WD
      *B for AWD

      for 2WD:

      Remove the 13 screws, 3 clips and engine under cover.

    2. for AWD:

      Remove the 10 screws, 3 clips and engine under cover.

  8. DRAIN ENGINE OIL


    1. Remove the oil filler cap.

    2. Remove the drain plug and gasket.

    3. Install a new gasket and the drain plug.

      Torque:
      40 N*m  { 408 kgf*cm, 30 ft.*lbf }

  9. DISCONNECT SUCTION HOSE


    1. A01FDIR

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

    2. Remove the O-ring from the cooler refrigerant suction hose.

      Note

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

  10. DISCONNECT NO. 1 COOLER REFRIGERANT DISCHARGE HOSE


    1. A01FJ0E

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

    2. 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 moisture and foreign matter from entering them.

  11. REMOVE OIL FILTER BRACKET


    1. A01FFQ6

      Remove the bolt, nut and oil filter bracket.

  12. REMOVE OIL FILTER BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01FEX6

      Detach the 2 clamps, and disconnect the connector and wire harness.

    2. A01FH7O

      Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and oil filter bracket.

      Tech Tips

      Collect the engine oil in a container.

  13. REMOVE COOLER COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY


    1. A01FE86

      Disconnect the magnetic clutch connector.

    2. Remove the 2 bolts, nut and oil filter bracket.

    3. A01FE53

      Using an E8 "torx" socket, remove the stud bolt and cooler compressor assembly.