A/C COMPRESSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-D 1.5]

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1.  Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-D 1.5].)

2.  Discharge the refrigerant. (See REFRIGERANT RECOVERY.)(See REFRIGERANT CHARGING.)

3.  Remove the following parts:

(1)  Front tire (RH) (See GENERAL PROCEDURES (FRONT AND REAR AXLES).)

(2)  Drive belt (See DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-D 1.5].)

(3)  Front under cover No.1 (See FRONT UNDER COVER No.1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

4.  Bend back the front side of the mudguard (RH). (See MUDGUARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

5.  Remove the front splash shield. (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

6.  Remove the coolant reserve tank. (See ENGINE COOLANT RESERVE TANK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-D 1.5].)

7.  Remove the generator terminal B.

8.  Remove the bolts.

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Caution

•  If moisture or foreign matter enters the refrigeration cycle, cooling ability will be lowered and abnormal noise or other malfunctions could occur. Always plug open fittings immediately after removing any refrigeration cycle parts.

9.  Disconnect the cooler hose (LO) and cooler hose (HI).

10.  Remove the connector.

11.  Remove the bolts.

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12.  Remove the clip.

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13.  Remove the bolt.

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14.  Remove the bolts.

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15.  Move the A/C compressor in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and remove the pins from the engine.

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16.  Remove the A/C compressor in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure being careful not to allow compressor oil to spill.

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Caution

•  If moisture or foreign matter enters the refrigeration cycle, cooling ability will be lowered and abnormal noise or other malfunctions could occur. Always plug open fittings immediately after removing any refrigeration cycle parts.

17.  Install in the reverse order of removal. (See A/C Compressor Installation Note.)

18.  Perform the refrigerant system performance test. (See REFRIGERANT SYSTEM PERFORMANCE TEST.)

A/C Compressor Installation Note

Caution

•  Due to the high moisture-absorption characteristics of the compressor oil, it may absorb moisture if left over a long period of time thereby negatively affecting A/C operation. Drain the compressor oil and refill within 10 min. of each other.

1.  Rotate the new A/C compressor shaft six to eight revolutions while pouring compressor oil into a clean measuring container. Use this compressor oil to refill the new compressor. Do not allow compressor oil to become contaminated.

2.  Rotate the old A/C compressor shaft six to eight revolutions while adding compressor oil to a separate, clean measuring container.

3.  Compare the compressor oil amounts. The amount of the compressor oil drained from the new A/C compressor should be more than the old one.

4.  Add the same amount compressor oil drained from the old A/C compressor back into the new A/C compressor.

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