Compressor Removal and Installation: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Suzuki Aerio. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Run engine at idle speed with air conditioning ON for 10 minutes. After that stop the engine.
- Disconnect negative (-) cable at battery.
- Recover refrigerant from refrigeration system by referring to Operation Procedure for Refrigerant Charging
.NOTE: The amount of removed compressor oil must be measured for replenishing compressor oil.
- Remove generator drive belt referring to GENERATOR DRIVE BELT .
- Disconnect discharge pipe from condenser.
- Remove condenser cooling fan referring to Condenser Cooling Fan Removal and Installation .
- Disconnect magnet clutch lead wire coupler.
- Disconnect discharge pipe and suction pipe from compressor.NOTE: Cap all of the refrigerant line opening immediately to keep moisture out of the system.
- Remove compressor mounting bolts (1), and then remove compressor (2) from its bracket.