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Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LLU/A16LET)

Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LLU/A16LET)



Callout Component Name

Preliminary Procedure

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

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

3. Release the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (LLU/A16LET) .

4. Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector.


1

Charge Air Cooler Inlet Air Hose

Procedure

Remove charge air cooler inlet air hose from turbocharger.

2

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)

3

Sealing Washer (Qty: 2)

Procedure

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

4

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)

5

A/C Compressor Assembly

Procedure

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