Air conditioning compressor — for models with Td4 engine (Freelander 1)

Dismantling

1. Raise the front of the vehicle.

CAUTION: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle with safety stands.

2. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.

3. Drain the air conditioning system and collect the refrigerant.

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4. Remove the compressor drive belt.

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CAUTION: Do not disconnect the air conditioner hoses until the system has been completely drained.

5. Remove the 2 screws securing the air conditioner pipes to the compressor. Disconnect the pipes from the compressor.

CAUTION: Before disconnecting or removing system components, make sure that the adjacent surfaces of the joints are free of dirt. Install plugs in the openings of the fittings and pipes to prevent dirt from entering the system.

6. Remove and discard the sealing rings from the air conditioner pipes.





7. Loosen the bolt securing the air conditioner compressor support bracket to the sediment filter. Do not remove the bolt completely.

8. Remove the 3 bolts and remove the compressor from the support bracket. Move the retaining strap to the side, disconnect the electrical connector and remove the compressor.

Installation

1. If a new compressor is installed, it is necessary to drain the specified amount of refrigerant from it.

GENERAL INFORMATION, Replacing the air conditioning compressor.

2. The new compressor is hermetically sealed. It contains nitrogen under pressure. Remove the lid slowly. Once the seal is broken, you will hear the characteristic noise of gas escaping under pressure.

3. Make sure that the mating surfaces of the air conditioner pipes and the compressor flange are clean.

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4. Install the compressor on the support bracket. Align the position of the fixing belt and tighten the bolts to a torque of 25 Nm.

5. Connect the connector to the compressor connector.

6. Lubricate the new sealing rings with clean special oil and install them on the evaporator pipes.



7. Connect the air conditioner pipes to the compressor, tighten the mounting screws and tighten them to a torque of 22 Nm.

8. Replace the receiver moisture separator.

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9. Install the compressor drive belt.

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM, Air conditioning compressor drive belt - for models with Td4 engine.

10. Fill the air conditioning system.

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11. Connect the negative battery terminal.

12. Remove the supports and lower the vehicle.