Compressor (For 2Zr-Fe) Removal

Start up the engine.

Turn the A/C switch on.

Operate the cooler compressor at an engine speed of approximately 1000 rpm for 5 to 6 minutes to circulate the refrigerant. This causes most of the compressor oil from the various components of the A/C system to collect in the A/C compressor.

Stop the engine.

Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system using a refrigerant recovery unit.

Hold the rear of the cover and raise it to disengage the 2 clips on the rear of the cover. Continue to raise the cover to disengage the 2 clips on the front of the cover to remove the cover.

NOTICE:

Attempting to disengage both front and rear clips at the same time may cause the cover to break.

Loosen bolts A and B.

Loosen bolt C, then remove the V-ribbed belt.

NOTICE:

Do not loosen bolt D.

Remove the bolt and disconnect the suction hose sub-assembly from the compressor assembly with pulley.

Remove the O-ring from the suction hose sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent entry of moisture and foreign matter.

Remove the bolt and disconnect the discharge hose sub-assembly from the compressor assembly with pulley.

Remove the O-ring from the discharge hose sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent entry of moisture and foreign matter.

Disconnect each connector.

Disengage the clamp.

Remove the 2 bolts and the 2 nuts.

Using a "TORX" socket wrench (E8), remove the 2 stud bolts and the compressor assembly with pulley.