A/C compressor bracket, removing and installing - 4-cyl. gasoline (engine codes ABA, ACC)
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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.
- Mounting bracket
- For Generator (GEN) and A/C compressor
- Generator (GEN) removing and installing, see GENERATOR (GEN) WITH RIBBED BELT AND MOUNTING BRACKET, ASSEMBLY
- Spring tensioner
- Nut-M8
- 30 N.m (22 ft lb)
- Compressor support
Installing:
- Install support using bolts -5- and -6-; do not tighten.
- Thread bolt -6- into threaded sleeve -7- until support contacts sleeve.
- Tighten bolt -5-; tightening torque 45 N.m (33 ft lb).
- Tighten bolt -6-; tightening torque: 45 N.m (33 ft lb).
- Bolt-M10 x 30
- 45 N.m (33 ft lb)
- Bolt-M10 x 30
- 45 N.m (33 ft lb)
- Threaded sleeve
- Refrigerant hoses
- A/C compressor
Removing from bracket:
- Remove support -4-.
- Loosen bolts -11- but do not remove.
- Drive threaded sleeve -7- back.
- Completely remove bolts -11- then remove compressor from bracket.
- Ribbed drive belt
- If used belt is to be reinstalled: mark running direction of belt before removing and reinstall in same running direction
- Removing/installing Repair Manual, General, Engine, Repair Group 13
- Bolt-M10 x 112
- 45 N.m (33 ft lb)
- Bolt-M8 x 42
- 25 N.m (18 ft lb)
- Tensioner pulley