CAUTION: Add the required amount of compressor oil.
NOTE: The description of the removal procedure in this manual may include installation steps.
Removing
1. Disconnect the battery ground wire. Refer to procedure: Specifications (414-00 Charging system - General information, Specifications).
2. Unload the refrigerant from the air conditioning system. Refer to the procedure: Recycling the refrigerant, evacuating and charging the air conditioning system (A/C) (412-00 Climate control system - General information, General procedures).
3. Tightening torque: 24 Nm
Plug all openings. Use new plugs. Lubricate the new seals with clean compressor oil.
4. Raise and support the vehicle.
WARNING: Place secure stands under the vehicle.
5. Remove the lower engine protection. Refer to procedure: Motor protection (501-02 Front body panels, Removal and installation).
6.
7. Remove the accessory drive belt from the compressor pulley.
8.
9. Tightening torque: 110 Nm
10. Tightening torque: 25 Nm
Installation
1. When installing, follow the removal procedure in reverse order.
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