Removal and Installation of Compressor

GENERAL INFORMATION

CAUTION

Do not open the A/C refrigerant circuit. If refrigerant contacts the skin, it may cause frostbite. The A/C compressor can be removed from its bracket without opening the refrigerant circuit. This may be necessary when repairing other components. In this case, the compressor is removed and suspended in the engine compartment with the hoses still connected.

4-Cylinder Gasoline Engine REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Ribbed Drive Belt Removal and Installation.

2. Remove the trim panel between the engine compartment and the right wheel housing. Refer to the illustration (arrows indicate the mounting bolts).

3. Remove the mounting bolts and remove the power steering pump. Suspend it from the chassis with the hoses still connected. Refer to Power Steering Pump Removal and Installation.

4. Remove the mounting bolts (A).

5. Remove the compressor from the bracket and suspend it from the body with wire.

CAUTION

Do not suspend the compressor by its connected hoses.

INSTALLATION

6. Fully insert the bushing (B) before installing the compressor into the compressor opening.

7. Tighten the mounting bolts (A) to 45 N·m.

8. Install the drive belt. Refer to Ribbed Drive Belt Removal and Installation. Diesel Engine REMOVAL

9. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Removal and Installation.

10. Remove the trim panel between the engine compartment and the right wheel housing. Refer to the illustration (arrows indicate the mounting bolts).

11. Remove the mounting bolts (A). Remove the compressor from the bracket and suspend it from the body with wire.

CAUTION

Do not suspend the compressor by its connected hoses.

INSTALLATION

PROCEDURE

1. Fully insert the bushing (B) before installing the compressor into the compressor opening.

2. Tighten the mounting bolts (A) to 45 N·m.

3. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Removal and Installation.