Compressor Assembly Removal and Installation for H25 Engine Model: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Suzuki XL-7 and 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Be sure to use HFC-134a (R-134a) compressor oil.

If compressor was replaced, pour new compressor oil with the same amount as that drained from compressor.
NOTE: Compressor assembly supplied from factory is filled up with the following amount of oil.

Amount of oil in compressor
1. 100 cm³ (100 cc, 6.1 in³ )
Fig 1: Pouring New Compressor Oil With Same Amount
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Install compressor as follows.
1. Install compressor to its bracket.
  Tightening torque
  1. Compressor mounting bolt (a): 23 N.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
  Fig 2: Installing Compressor To Its Bracket
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2. Connect suction and discharge hoses to compressor.
3. Install compressor drive belt. Refer to P/S PUMP DRIVE BELT INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT for installation and belt tension.
Fig 3: Installing Compressor Drive Belt
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Connect thermal protector lead wire.
Evacuate and charge system according to OPERATION PROCEDURE FOR CHARGING A/C WITH REFRIGERANT .

CAUTION: Be sure to use HFC-134a (R-134a) compressor oil.