A/C Compressor, Installing

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NOTE:

For some work on the vehicle, the A/C compressor can be removed without opening the refridgerant circuit (for example, removing and installing the engine).
Do not bend or stretch lines or hoses as compressor and refridgerant lines/hoses my be damaged.
If A/C compressor must be disconnected from refridgerant circuit, vehicle must be taken to specialist workshop with specially trained personnel as the refridgerant must be drained first using the A/C service station. Disconnecting and reconnecting refridgerant lines from the A/C compressor.
Make sure that sleeve for A/C compressor -arrow- is installed for vehicles with A/C compressor bracket.

Fig 1: Sleeve for A/C Compressor Bracket
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Before installing A/C compressor, slide sleeve -B- completely into hole in A/C compressor.

Fig 2: A/C Compressor Bolts and Sleeves

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Attach bolts -A- and tighten to 45 N.m.

Reinstall ribbed belt.

NOTE: When installing ribbed belt, be sure that it is seated correctly on ribbed belt pulley

Perform remaing installation operations in reverse order of removal