Compressor HVAC: Service and Repair

Removing







1 Position the car on a lift.
2 Drain refrigerant from the A/C system see Refrigerant, A/C/Service and Repair.
3 Remove the intake manifold hose for the turbo, if one is fitted.
4 Remove the multi-grooved V-belt from the compressor.
5 Unplug the compressor electric connector.







6 Remove the A/C pipes PAD-connection from the compressor. Plug the openings.
7 Cars with 4-cyl fuel injection engine:
Remove the compressor retaining bolts from the attachment and lift up the compressor.
8 Cars with turbo:
a Remove the two upper retaining bolts for the compressor.
b Raise the car and remove the air shield in front of the wheel housing.
c Remove the lower retaining bolt and lower the compressor under the hoses for the oil cooler.

Fitting







1 Adjust the oil level in the compressor, see Air Conditioning Compressor/Compressor Oil/Service and Repair.
2 Cars with 4-cyl fuel injection engine:
Fit the compressor and tighten the retaining bolts.
2 Cars with turbo:
a Raise the car and fit the compressor. Position the compressor under the oil cooler hoses.
b Fit the two upper retaining bolts.
c Tighten the lower retaining bolt.
Tightening torque 41 Nm (35 lbf ft)
d Refit the air shield in front of the wheel housing.
e Lower the car. Tighten the upper retaining bolts for the compressor.
Tightening torque 47 Nm (35 lbf ft)
4 Lubricate the two new O-rings with synthetic vaseline. Remove the plugs from the compressor and the pipes. Fit the new rings.
5 Screw the A/C pipes' PAD connection to the compressor.
Tightening torque: 20 Nm (14.5 lbf ft)
6 Plug in the compressor electric connector and press it into the holder.
7 Fit the multi-grooved V-belt.







8 Fit the induction manifold for the turbo, if one is fitted.
9 Vacuum pump the A/C system and fill refrigerant, see Refrigerant, A/C/Service and Repair.