Overview - A/C Compressor

Fig 1: Exploded View Of A/C Compressor Power Unit Components

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A/C Compressor
- There are different versions. Refer to the Parts Information.
- Removing and Installing. Refer to A/C COMPRESSOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Removing from and attaching to the bracket. Refer to A/C COMPRESSOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING ON BRACKET .
Seal
- Replace after removing
- Coat with refrigerant oil before installing.
High Pressure Side Refrigerant Line
Bolt
- 22 Nm
Low Pressure Side Refrigerant Line
Seal
- Replace after removing
- Coat with refrigerant oil before installing.
Pressure Relief Valve
- Check using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester. Refer to PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE ON A/C COMPRESSOR, CHECKING .
A/C Compressor Regulator Valve -N280-
- Checking with the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester
Bolt
- 23 Nm
- Quantity: 3
Belt Pulley with Overload Protection
- There are different versions. Refer to the Parts Information.
- Overview. Refer to OVERVIEW - BELT PULLEY .
Alignment Sleeve
- Quantity: 2
Oil Drain Plug
- Denso A/C compressor 30 Nm
- Mahle/Delphi A/C compressor 20 ± 1 Nm
- Sanden A/C compressor 15 ± 1 Nm
- If the oil drain plug is not a replacement part - do not remove the oil drain plug.
- Only remove on an empty refrigerant circuit.
- Replace the oil drain plug/seal after removal
- There are different versions. Refer to the Parts Information.