Remove air conditioning compressor
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE External damage to air conditioning compressor. Excessive force applied during removal will result in damage to the air conditioning compressor.
- Remove the air conditioning compressor without damaging it and without applying external force.
- Avoid impacts/knocks to plastic belt pulley (caused by tools, contact with base).
- Return faulty air conditioning compressors in their original packaging only.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
If mechanical failure of the air conditioning compressor occurs resulting in chips entering the refrigerant circuit, replace the following parts: air conditioning compressor, air conditioning condenser with desiccant insert, line to air conditioning condenser and refrigerant oil.
If mechanical failure of the air conditioning compressor occurs resulting in chips entering the refrigerant circuit, replace the following parts: air conditioning compressor, air conditioning condenser with desiccant insert, line to air conditioning condenser and refrigerant oil.
Preliminary work
- Suction the AIR CONDITIONING .
- Uninstall the DME control unit COVER (if necessary).
- Remove the left and right top engine compartment COVER .
- Remove the left and right front-end STRUT .
- Remove front CROSS CONNECTION .
- Remove the rear top CROSS CONNECTION .
- Remove the fan COWL .
- Remove the alternator DRIVE BELT .
- Loosen screws (1).
- Unlock and disconnect connector (1).
- Loosen the screws (2) and remove the refrigerant lines.
- Remove the air conditioning compressor (3) towards the top and front.

