7B
Compressor Assembly Removal and Installation (M13A Model)
Removal
1) Run engine at idle speed with air conditioning ON for 10 minutes. After that stop the engine.
2) Disconnect negative (–) cable at battery.
3) Recover refrigerant from refrigeration system by referring to “Recovery” in Operation Procedure for Refrigerant Charging .
NOTE:
The amount of removed compressor oil must be measured for replenishing compressor oil.
4) Remove compressor drive belt (1) as follows.
For vehicle with P/S
Loosen tension pulley bolts (2).
For vehicle without P/S
Loosen tension pulley tightening nut (3) and adjusting bolt (4).
[A]: Vehicle with P/S
[B]: Vehicle without P/S
5) Disconnect thermal switch connector.
6) Disconnect suction and discharge hoses from compressor.
NOTE:
Cap open fittings immediately to keep moisture out of system.
7) Remove compressor (1) from its bracket (2).
NOTE:
If compressor is replaced, drain oil from remove compressor. And then, measure its amount.
Installation
Reverse removal procedure for installation, and then noting the following instructions.
• Replenish specified amount of compressor oil to compressor suction side by referring to “Replenishing Compressor Oil” in Operation Procedure for Refrigerant Charging .
• Evacuate and charge system by referring to “Recovery” in Operation Procedure for Refrigerant Charging .
• Adjust drive belt tension by referring to Compressor Drive Belt Inspection and Adjustment (M13A Model) .