REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION <6G7>


Pre-removal Operation
  • Refrigerant Discharging (Refer to ).
  • Engine room under cover front (Refer to GROUP 51, Under cover ).
  • Power Steering oil pump (Refer to GROUP 37, Power Steering oil pump ).

 Post-installation Operation
  • Refrigerant Charging (Refer to ).
  • Drive Belt Tension Adjustment (Refer to GROUP 11A, On-vehicles Service - Drive Belt Tension Check <6G72> or GROUP 11C, On-vehicles Service - Drive Belt Tension Check <6G75>).
  • Engine room under cover front (Refer to GROUP 51, Under cover ).
  • Power Steering oil pump (Refer to GROUP 37, Power Steering oil pump ).




Removal steps
<<A>>
1.
 Flexible suction hose connection
<<A>>
2.
 Flexible discharge hose connection


3.
 O-ring
<<B>>
 >>B<<
 4.
 Alternator and others belt


·
 Power steering oil reservoir bracket
<<C>>
 >>A<<
 5.
 A/C compressor assembly


6.
 A/C compressor bracket

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

<<A>> FLEXIBLE SUCTION HOSE AND FLEXIBLE DISCHARGE HOSE DISCONNECTION
caution Use the plug which is not breathable because A/C compressor oil or receiver have high hygroscopicity.
Plug the hose nipple removed to prevent the entry of dust and dirt.

<<B>> ALTERNATOR AND OTHERS BELT REMOVAL
Refer to GROUP 14, Radiator fan .

<<C>> COMPRESSOR REMOVAL
Be careful not to spill the A/C compressor oil and remove the A/C compressor.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

>>A<< A/C COMPRESSOR INSTALLATION
When installing the new A/C compressor, install the A/C compressor after adjusting the oil volume as follows.

  1. Measure the oil of A/C compressor removed. (X cm3)
  2. Drain the oil (Y cm3) given by the following expression from a new A/C compressor, and then install the A/C compressor.
    160 cm3 - X cm3 = Y cm3
    note
    1. 160 cm3 shows the oil volume contained in the new A/C compressor.
    2. Y cm3 shows the oil volume stored in the refrigerant line, condenser, and cooling unit, etc.

>>B<< ALTERNATOR AND OTHERS BELT INSTALLATION
Refer to GROUP 14, Radiator fan .