Removal and Installation

COMPRESSOR REMOVAL / 7A-FE

Compressor / 7A-FE:

1. RUN ENGINE AT IDLE SPEED WITH A/C ON FOR APPROX. 10 MINUTES


2. STOP ENGINE


3. DISCONNECT NEGATIVE (-) TERMINAL CABLE FROM BATTERY


4. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM


5. DISCONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE AND SUCTION HOSE FROM COMPRESSOR

NOTE: Cap the open fittings immediately to keep moisture or dirt out of the system.

6. REMOVE DRIVE BELT
Drive Belt Tension/Replacement


7. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER


8. REMOVE COMPRESSOR
a. Disconnect the connector.
b. Remove the 4 bolts and compressor.


9. REMOVE COMPRESSOR BRACKET
Remove the 4 bolts and bracket.


INSTALLATION
1. REMOVE COMPRESSOR BRACKET
Install the 4 bolts and bracket.

Torque: 37 N.m (375 kgf.cm. 27 ft.lbf)

2. INSTALL COMPRESSOR
a. Install compressor with the 4 bolts.

Torque: 25 N.m (250 kgf.cm, 18 ft.lbf)

b. Connect the connector.

3. INSTALL AND INSPECT DRIVE BELT
Drive Belt Tension/Replacement
Drive Belt


4. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER


5. CONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE AND SUCTION HOSE

Torque: 10 N.m (100 kgf.cm, 7 ft.lbf)

NOTE: Hoses should be connected Immediately after the caps have been removed.

INSTALLATION HINT: Lubricate 2 new O-rings with compressor oil and install the tubes.

6. EVACUATE AIR IN REFRIGERATION SYSTEM AND CHARGE WITH REFRIGERANT

Specified amount:
650 ± 50 g (22.92 ± 1.78 oz.)

7. INSPECT FOR LEAKAGE OF REFRIGERANT


8. CONNECT NEGATIVE (-) TERMINAL CABLE TO BATTERY


9. INSPECT A/C OPERATION