Service Procedure: Compressor: Removal

Disconnect ground cable from battery.
Discharge refrigerant using refrigerant recovery system, see DISCHARGE THE SYSTEM .
1. Fully close low-pressure valve of manifold gauge.
2. Connect low-pressure charging hose of manifold gauge to low-pressure service valve.
3. Open low-pressure manifold gauge valve slightly, and slowly discharge refrigerant from system.
CAUTION: Do not allow refrigerant to rush out. Otherwise, compressor oil will be discharged along with refrigerant.

Fig 1: Connecting Hoses Of Manifold Gauge Set
Remove low-pressure hose (A) and high-pressure hose (B).
CAUTION:
- Be careful not to lose O-ring of low-pressure hose.
- Plug the opening to prevent foreign matter from entering.
Fig 2: Identifying Low-Pressure Hose (A) & High-Pressure Hose (B)
Compressor belt cover and generator belt cover: Remove bolts which secure belt covers.

Fig 3: Locating Compressor Belt Cover & Generator Belt Cover
Remove generator V-belt:
1. Loosen lock bolt (A) on generator bracket.
2. Turn adjusting bolt (B) and remove V-belt.
Fig 4: Removing Generator V-Belt
Remove compressor V-belt:
1. Loosen lock nut (A) on idler pulley.
2. Turn adjusting bolt (B) and remove V-belt.
Fig 5: Removing Compressor V-Belt
Disconnect generator harness.

Fig 6: Identifying Generator Harness Connector
Disconnect compressor harness:
Disconnect compressor harness from body harness.
Remove lower bracket:
Remove bolts which secure lower compressor bracket.

Fig 7: Identifying Lower Compressor Bracket Bolts
Remove compressor:
1. Remove bolts which secure compressor.
2. Remove compressor from bracket.
Fig 8: Removing Upper Compressor Bracket Bolts