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Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LAU)

Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LAU)



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Preliminary Procedures

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Belt Driven Compressor) .

2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle

3. Remove front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement .

4. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .

5. Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector.

6. Remove the air conditioning condenser and evaporator hose. Refer to Air Conditioning Condenser and Evaporator Hose Replacement (LF1) Air Conditioning Condenser and Evaporator Hose Replacement (LAU)


1 A/C Compressor Bolt Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten

22 Nm (22 lb ft)
2 A/C Compressor

Procedure

1. Remove and discard sealing washers. Refer to Air Conditioning System Seal Replacement .

2. When replacing the A/C compressor, balance the compressor oil. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Balancing .




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