Compressor (petroleum)
Compressor (petroleum) |
1. |
Position the car on a lift.
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2. |
Drain the refrigerant from the A/C system, see
Filling and draining refrigerant with Robinair Smart Cart 10324 Robinair 17234
.
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3. |
Remove the intake manifold hose for the turbo, if one is fitted.
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4. |
Remove the multi-grooved V-belt from the compressor.
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5. |
Unplug the compressor electric connector.
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6. |
Remove the A/C pipes PAD-connection from the compressor. Plug the openings.
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7. |
Cars with 4-cyl fuel injection engine:
Remove the compressor retaining bolts from the attachment and lift up the compressor. |
8. |
Cars with turbo:
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8.a. |
Remove the two upper retaining bolts for the compressor.
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8.b. |
Raise the car and remove the air shield in front of the wheel housing.
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8.c. |
Remove the lower retaining bolt and lower the compressor under the hoses for the oil cooler.
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Fitting |
1. |
Adjust the oil level in the compressor, see
Filling and adjusting compressor oil
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2. |
Cars with 4-cyl fuel injection engine:
Fit the compressor and tighten the retaining bolts. |
3. |
Cars with turbo:
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3.a. |
Raise the car and fit the compressor. Position the compressor under the oil cooler hoses.
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3.b. |
Fit the two upper retaining bolts.
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3.c. |
Tighten the lower retaining bolt.
Tightening torque 47 Nm (35 lbf ft) |
3.d. |
Refit the air shield in front of the wheel housing.
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3.e. |
Lower the car. Tighten the upper retaining bolts for the compressor.
Tightening torque 47 Nm (35 lbf ft) |
4. |
Lubricate the two new O-rings with synthetic vaseline. Remove the plugs from the compressor and the pipes. Fit the new O-rings.
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5. |
Screw the A/C pipes' PAD connection to the compressor.
Tightening torque: 20 Nm (14.5 lbf ft) |
6. |
Plug in the compressor electric connector and press it into the holder.
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7. |
Fit the multi-grooved V-belt.
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8. |
Fit the induction manifold for the turbo, if one is fitted.
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9. |
Vacuum pump the A/C system and fill with refrigerant, see
Filling and draining refrigerant with Robinair Smart Cart 10324 Robinair 17234
.
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