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Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LDK/A20NHT)

Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LDK/A20NHT)



Callout Component Name

Preliminary Procedure

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .

2. Remove the Front Compartment Splash Shield. Refer to Front Compartment Splash Shield Replacement .

3. Release the drive belt.

4. Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector.


1

A/C Compressor Hose Fastener

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Note

Remove the A/C compressor hose from the A/C compressor and cap hose.


Tighten

20 Nm (15 lb ft)

2

Sealing Washer (Qty: 2)

Procedures

Discard the sealing washers. Refer to Air Conditioning System Seal Replacement .

3

A/C Compressor Fastener (Qty: 3)

Note

Tighten the A/C compressor mounting bolts in the sequence shown in graphic.


Tighten

22 Nm (16 lb ft)

4

A/C Compressor Assembly

Procedures

When replacing the A/C compressor, balance the A/C compressor oil. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Balancing .