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AIR CONDITIONER

U-40prose procedure

COMPRESSOR

Removal / Installation

Compressor Removal / Installation

  1. 1
    Raise the front of the vehicle at least 300mm (11.8 in) and support it with safety stands.
  2. 2
    Discharge the refrigerant system. (Refer to page U-28.)
  3. 3
    Remove the splash shield and air guide.
  4. 4
    Remove the compressor as shown in the figure, referring to Removal Note.
    Exploded/installation view of the A/C compressor in the engine bay showing the suction hose (1), discharge hose (2), and compressor (3) with its mounting bolts. Two zoomed-in detail bubbles show the hose fittings and compressor mounting bracket area.
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  5. 5
    Install the compressor in the reverse order of removal, referring to Installation Note.
  6. 6
    Install the air guide and splash shield.
  7. 7
    Charge the refrigerant system. (Refer to page U-29.)
Parts DiagramFig. fig1
#Part NameNotes
1Suction hose
2Discharge hose
3Compressor

Removal note

Installation note

Tightening torque

Compressor inlet and outlet
9.8 - 16N·m
Compressor mounting bolt
14.7 - 21.6N·m

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