Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20 - AIR CONDITIONING

COMPRESSOR AND MAGNETIC CLUTCH - REMOVAL

1. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL
Compressor And Magnetic Clutch - Removal. AIR CONDITIONING. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Using a clip remover, remove the 11 clips and cool air intake duct seal.

2. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Compressor And Magnetic Clutch - Removal. AIR CONDITIONING. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Raise the V-bank cover to disengage the clip on the rear of the cover. Raise the cover again to disengage the 2 clips on the front of the cover and remove the cover.

  • NOTICE:
  • Attempting to disengage both front and rear clips at the same time may cause the cover to break.
3. REMOVE NO. 1 INLET AIR CLEANER
Compressor And Magnetic Clutch - Removal. AIR CONDITIONING. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Remove the bolt, clip and inlet air cleaner.

4. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

Start up the engine.

Turn the A/C switch on.

Operate the cooler compressor at an engine rpm of approximately 1,000 for 5 to 6 minutes to circulate the refrigerant and collect compressor oil remaining in each component into the cooler compressor as much as possible.

Stop the engine.

Using SST, let the refrigerant gas out.

  • SST
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5. REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT
Compressor And Magnetic Clutch - Removal. AIR CONDITIONING. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

While releasing the belt tension by turning the belt tensioner counterclockwise, and remove the V-ribbed belt from the belt tensioner.

Compressor And Magnetic Clutch - Removal. AIR CONDITIONING. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

While turning the belt tensioner counterclockwise, align with its holes, and then insert the 5 mm bi-hexagon wrench into the holes to fix the belt tensioner.

6. REMOVE UNDER ENGINE COVER
7. REMOVE REAR UNDER COVER LH
Compressor And Magnetic Clutch - Removal. AIR CONDITIONING. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Remove the bolt and engine under cover LH.

8. REMOVE NO. 1 COOLER REFRIGERANT SUCTION HOSE
Compressor And Magnetic Clutch - Removal. AIR CONDITIONING. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Remove the bolt and disconnect the No. 1 cooler refrigerant suction hose from the compressor.

Remove the O-ring from the cooler refrigerant suction hose.

  • NOTICE:
  • Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering.
9. REMOVE DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Compressor And Magnetic Clutch - Removal. AIR CONDITIONING. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Remove the bolt and disconnect the discharge hose from the compressor.

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

  • NOTICE:
  • Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering.
10. REMOVE COMPRESSOR AND MAGNETIC CLUTCH
Compressor And Magnetic Clutch - Removal. AIR CONDITIONING. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Disconnect the magnetic clutch connector.

Remove the 3 bolts and nut.

Remove the compressor and magnetic clutch.