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Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LAU/A28NER)

Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LAU/A28NER)



Callout Component Name

Preliminary Procedure

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

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection

3. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement

4. Remove the front bumper fascia assembly. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement

5. Remove the charge air cooler outlet hose assembly. Refer to Charge Air Cooler Outlet Hose Replacement (Diesel) Charge Air Cooler Outlet Hose Replacement (LAU/A28NER) Charge Air Cooler Outlet Hose Replacement (LLU/A16LET)

6. Remove front compartment splash shield. Refer to Front Compartment Splash Shield Replacement

7. Remove front wheelhouse front liner - right side. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Front Liner Replacement

8. Remove the power brake booster pump. Refer to Power Brake Booster Pump Replacement (LAU/A28NER) Power Brake Booster Pump Replacement (LHU/A20NFT)

9. Release the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .

10. Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector.


1

A/C Compressor Hose Fastener

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Procedure

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)

Procedure

Remove and discard sealing washers. Refer to Air Conditioning System Seal Replacement .

3

A/C Compressor Fastener (Qty: 3)

Note

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


Tighten

22 Nm (16 lb ft)

4

A/C Compressor Assembly

Procedure

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