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3GR-FSE COMPRESSOR AND PULLEY (for 4WD): Removal

  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    NOTE: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
  2. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  3. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  4. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM (See  REPLACEMENT   ) 
  5. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  6. REMOVE V-BANK COVER (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  7. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  8. REMOVE FAN AND GENERATOR V BELT (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  9. REMOVE OIL FILTER BRACKET 
    1. Remove the bolt, nut and oil filter bracket.
      Fig 1: Identifying Bolt, Nut And Oil Filter Bracket
      G04020802Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. REMOVE OIL FILTER BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Detach the 2 clamps, and disconnect the connector and wire harness.
      Fig 2: Detaching Clamps
      G04020803Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and oil filter bracket.

      HINT:

      Collect the engine oil in a container.

      Fig 3: Identifying Bolt, Nuts And Oil Filter Bracket
      G04020804Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. DISCONNECT NO. 1 COOLER REFRIGERANT SUCTION HOSE 
    1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the suction hose from the compressor.
    2. Remove the O-ring from the cooler refrigerant suction hose.
      Fig 4: Identifying Suction Hose From Compressor And Bolt
      G04020805Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE: Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering them.
  12. DISCONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the discharge hose from the compressor.
    2. Remove the O-ring from the discharge hose.
      Fig 5: Identifying Discharge Hose From Compressor And Bolt
      G04020806Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE: Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering them.
  13. REMOVE COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the magnetic clutch connector.
    2. Remove the 2 bolts, nut and oil filter bracket.
      Fig 6: Identifying Bolts, Nut And Oil Filter Bracket
      G04020807Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using an E8 "torx" socket, remove the stud bolt and compressor.
      Fig 7: Identifying Stud Bolt And Compressor
      G04020808Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002