A/C compressor bracket, removing and installing - 4-cyl. Turbo Diesel (engine codes AAZ, 1Z)
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NOTE:
The A/C compressor mounting bracket can be removed and installed without discharging the A/C system.
The following list pertains to Fig 1.
- Bolt-M8 x 22
- 25 N.m (18 ft lb)
- Mounting bracket
- For Generator (GEN) and A/C compressor
- Removing: remove generator -4- and A/C compressor -9-.
- Bolt-M8 x 85
- 25 N.m (18 ft lb)
- Generator
- Removing/installing, see GENERATOR (GEN) WITH RIBBED BELT AND MOUNTING BRACKET, ASSEMBLY
- Tensioning element
- Socket-head bolt-M8 x 22
- Qty.: 3
- 25 N.m (18 ft lb)
- Nut-M8
- Qty.: 4
- 30 N.m (18 ft lb)
- Bolt-M8 x 85
- 25 N.m (18 ft lb)
- Compressor
Removing:
- Loosen hex-head bolts -11- approx. two turns and drive threaded sleeve back on compressor.
- Remove bolts.
- Ribbed belt
- Removing/installing, see POLY-RIBBED BELT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
- Bolt-M10 x 112
- Qty.: 2
- 45 N.m (33 ft lb)
- Tensioner
Removing:
- Loosen M6x16 socket head bolt on tensioning roller tensioning element.
- Drive tensioning roller back with rubber hammer.