PRE-RELEASE
Compressor (4-cyl)
| Compressor (4-cyl) |
| To remove |
| 1. |
Place the car on a lift.
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| 2. |
Drain the refrigerant from the A/C system. See
Draining and filling of refrigerant
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| 3. |
Unplug the connector to the compressor located on the structure/console behind the right-hand headlamp.
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Relieve the tension on the multigroove V-belt by compressing and locking the belt tensioner with a 3 mm Allen key.
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Disconnect the inlet hose with mass air flow sensor without unplugging the connector and move it to one side.
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Remove the heat shield from the exhaust manifold.
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Loosen and move the by-pass pipe and valve out of the way.
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Unplug the radiator fan connectors on the fan cowling. Undo the hose clamps holding the hose to the coolant expansion tank.
Cars with automatic transmission: Disconnect the oil cooler hose from the bottom of the fan cowling. |
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Remove the fan cowling, 2 bolts and 2 locating grooves.
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Disconnect and fold away the pressure hose from the turbo.
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Loosen the low-pressure pipe from the compressor and push it aside. Plug the openings.
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Loosen the high-pressure pipe from the compressor and push it aside. Plug the openings.
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Raise the car and remove the air shields. Remove the multigroove V-belt from the compressor.
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Unscrew the 3 compressor retaining screws, start with the top screw.
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| 15. |
Lift off the compressor from the mounting hook.
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| To fit |
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Adjust the oil level in the compressor. See
Filling and adjustment of compressor oil
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Hang the compressor on the mounting hook.
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| 3. |
Screw on the compressor with retaining screws.
Tightening torque, M8: 24 Nm (18 lbf ft) Tightening torque, M10, 40 Nm (30 lbf ft) |
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Fit the multigroove V-belt on the pulley and release the belt tensioner. Check that it is positioned correctly.
Mount the air shields and lower the car. |
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Lubricate and fit the new O-rings to the compressor pipes.
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Connect the high-pressure pipe to the compressor, 1 bolt.
Tightening torque: 20 Nm (15 lbf ft) |
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Connect the low-pressure pipe to the compressor, 1 bolt.
Tightening torque: 20 Nm (15 lbf ft) |
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Connect the pressure hose to the turbo.
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Fit the fan cowling, 2 locating grooves and 2 bolts.
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Put back the hose brackets and plug in the radiator fan connectors on the fan cowling.
Cars with automatic transmission: Connect the oil cooler hose on the bottom of the fan cowling. |
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Plug in the connector for the compressor and press it into the holder on the structure/console behind the right-hand headlamp.
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Fit the by-pass pipe and valve.
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Fit the heat shield.
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Fit the inlet hose and mass air flow sensor.
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| 15. |
Evacuate the A/C system and fill with R134a refrigerant. See
Draining and filling of refrigerant
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| 16. |
Running in the compressor to distribute the compressor oil in the system:
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Activate the A/C and let it run for at least 2 minutes at engine speed <1500 rpm.
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Test run the A/C system. See
Performance test, A/C system
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