Suzuki GRAND VITARA XL-7 Owner's Manual page 64

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REMOVAL
1) Run engine at idle with A/C ON for 10 minutes.
2) Disconnect negative (–) cable at battery.
3) Recover refrigerant from refrigeration system using recovery
and recycling equipment.
NOTE:
The amount of compressor oil at removed must be mea-
sured and the same amount must be poured when install-
ing the compressor.
4) Remove P/S pump referring to step 4) to 7) of "REMOVAL"
under "P/S PUMP" in Section 3B1.
NOTE:
It is not necessary to drain P/S fluid.
5) Disconnect magnet clutch connector.
6) Disconnect suction hose (1) and discharge hose (2) from
compressor.
NOTE:
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Cap open fitting immediately to keep moisture out of sys-
tem.
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7) Remove compressor (1) from its mount (2).
NOTE:
If compressor assembly is replaced. Drain oil from com-
pressor, and measure its amount.
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AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL) 1B-39