Replacement
REMOVAL
1. Run engine at idle with air conditioning on for 10 minutes.
2. Stop the engine.
3. Disconnect negative cable from battery.
4. Remove battery.
5. Disconnect connector for magnetic clutch, temperature switch and revolution detecting sensor.
6. Discharge refrigerant from refrigeration system.
7. Disconnect two hoses from compressor service valves. Cap the open fitting immediately to keep moisture out of the system.
8. Remove compressor.
a. Loosen the drive belt.
b. Remove the compressor mounting bolts and the compressor.
INSTALLATION
1. Install compressor with four mounting bolts.
Torque: 27 Nm (20 ft-lb)
2. Install drive belt.
a. Install the drive belt to the pulley.
b. Tighten the belt with adjusting bolts. Using a belt tension gauge, check the drive belt tension.
Belt tension gauge:
Nippondenso BTG-20 (95506-00020) or Borroughs No. BT-33-73F
Drive belt tension:
New Belt 175+/- 5 lb
Old Belt 13O+/- 1O lb
NOTE:
- "New belt" refers to a belt which has been used less than 5 minutes on a running engine.
- "Used belt" refers to a belt which has been used on a running engine for 5 minutes or more.
3. Make sure that drive belt is installed correctly. After installing the drive belt, check that it fits properly in the ribbed grooves.
4. Connect two hoses to compressor service valves.
Torque:
Discharge line 25 Nm (18 ft-lb)
Suction line 25 Nm (18 ft-lb)
5. Connect clutch lead wire to wiring harness.
6. Place battery.
7. Connect negative cable to battery.
8. Evacuate air from air conditioning system.
9. Charge air conditioning system with refrigerant and check on gas leakage.
Specified amount: 600 - 750 g (1.3 - 1.7 lb)