Repair Procedures: Removal

If the compressor is marginally operable, run the engine at idle speed, and let the air conditioning work for a few minutes, then shut the engine off.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/charging station.
Remove the engine room under cover (A) by loosening the mounting clips and bolts.

Fig 1: Removing Engine Room Under Cover
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Loosen the drive belt.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "DRIVE BELT ")
Remove the bolts, then disconnect the suction line (A) and discharge line (B) from the compressor.
NOTE: Plug or cap the lines immediately after disconnecting them to avoid moisture and dust contamination.

Tightening torque :

7.8 ~ 11.8 N.m(0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.7 ~ 8.7 Ib-ft)

Fig 2: Disconnecting Suction Line And Discharge Line From Compressor
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Disconnect the compressor switch connector (A).

Fig 3: Disconnecting Compressor Switch Connector
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Remove the compressor (A) by loosening the mounting bolts.
Tightening torque:

20.0 ~ 32.95 N.m(2.04 ~ 3.36 kgf.m, 14.75 ~ 24.30 Ib-ft)

Fig 4: Removing Compressor Mounting Bolts
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[Gamma Engine]

Fig 5: Removing Compressor Mounting Bolts (Gamma Engine)
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[Nu Engine]

Fig 6: Removing Compressor Mounting Bolts (Nu Engine)
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