Removal [08/2021 -]: Procedure
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- RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- REMOVE SERVICE PLUG GRIP
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- CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE
- Disconnect the engine room main wire.
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- Remove the connector cover assembly.
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9
- Check the terminal voltage.
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10
- Install the connector cover assembly.
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6
- Connect the engine room main wire.
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 19
- Disconnect the engine room main wire.
- REMOVE RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
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- DISCONNECT SUCTION HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY
- DISCONNECT NO. 1 COOLER REFRIGERANT DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Remove the bolt and disconnect the No. 1 cooler refrigerant discharge hose sub-assembly from the compressor with motor assembly.
- Remove the O-ring from the No. 1 cooler refrigerant discharge hose sub-assembly.NOTE:
Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering them.
- Remove the bolt and disconnect the No. 1 cooler refrigerant discharge hose sub-assembly from the compressor with motor assembly.
- REMOVE COMPRESSOR WITH MOTOR ASSEMBLY
- Using a screwdriver, slide the green-colored lock of the connector (A) as shown in the illustration to release it and disconnect the connector.
*a Connector (A) *b Connector (B) *c Green-colored Lock Slide WARNING:Make sure to wear insulated gloves.
NOTE:Insulate the disconnected terminals and connector with insulating tape.
- Disconnect the connector (B).
- Remove the bolt and 2 nuts.
Bolt Nut - Using an E8 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the 2 stud bolts and compressor with motor assembly.
- Using a screwdriver, slide the green-colored lock of the connector (A) as shown in the illustration to release it and disconnect the connector.