AC–18
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
REMOVAL OF COMPRESSOR
1. RUN ENGINE AT IDLE SPEED FOR 10 MINUTES WITH
AIR CONDITIONING ON
2. STOP ENGINE
3. DISCONNECT NEGATIVE CABLE FROM BATTERY
4. REMOVE POWER STEERING PUMP
(3VZ EG ONLY)
5. DISCONNECT CLUTCH LEAD WIRE FROM WIRING
HARNESS
6. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYS–
TEM
7. DISCONNECT TWO HOSES FROM COMPRESSOR
SERVICE VALVES
Cap the open fitting immediately to keep moisture out of
the system.
8. REMOVE COMPRESSOR
(a) Remove the fan shroud.
(b) Loosen the drive belt.
(c) Remove the compressor mounting bolts and the
–
Compressor
(d) Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to
terminal and the negative (–) lead to ground,
check that the magnetic clutch is energized.
If magnetic clutch is not energized, replace the coil.
NOTICE: Do not short the positive (+) lead wire on the
vehicle by applying battery positive voltage.
compressor.