Panasonic U-8ME1E8E Service Manual page 105

9. Compressor
(7) Remove the bolts(3 locations), washers, and spacers.
* Use a crowbar to remove the cushioning rubbers just like inverter compressor removal procedure.
CAUTION
(8) Remove the rubber band fixing the two tubes.
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Cut the clamp and remove the rubber band.
(9) Disconnect the discharge tubing.
* Pull up the discharge tubing holding it with wet cloth.
(10) Disconnect the suction tubing.
* Protect the surrounding wiring, clamps, and rubber bands when brazing.
B: Suction tubing above the
compressor
(11) Pull the compressor toward you.
• Protect the sensors and surrounding plates, rubber, lead wires, clamps, and
other items.
Pay particular attention to protection of the oil equalizer tube connector parts,
and removal of the discharge sensor.
An O-ring is mounted inside the oil equalizer tube connector parts. It must be
protected and do not lose it.
Outdoor Unit Repair Procedures
A: Upper part of suction tubing
First, disconnect the upper part of the
suction tubing (A) sideways. Then,
disconnect the suction tubing above the
compressor (B).
The disconnected tube is used later. So, do
not damage the tube.
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