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Compressor Assembly Removal and Installation: Removal

  1. Run engine at idle with A/C ON for 10 minutes.
  2. Disconnect negative (-) cable at battery.
  3. Recover refrigerant from the A/C system using recovery and recycling equipment referring to "RECOVERY " in OPERATION PROCEDURE FOR CHARGING A/C WITH REFRIGERANT .
    NOTE: The amount of compressor oil at removed must be measured and the same amount must be poured when installing the compressor.
  4. Drain engine coolant.
  5. Remove radiator inside hose and outside hose from engine.
  6. Remove P/S fluid reservoir from its bracket.
  7. Remove accessory (A/C compressor) drive belt referring to ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  8. Disconnect magnet clutch connector (1).
  9. Disconnect suction hose (2) and discharge hose (3) from compressor.
    NOTE: Cap open fitting immediately to keep moisture out of system.
  10. Remove compressor (4) from engine.
    Fig 1: Identifying Magnet Clutch Connector Compressor Suction And Discharge Hose
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