Compressor Assembly - Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 Service Manual

COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL
1) Run engine at idle with A/C ON for 10 minutes.
2) Disconnect negative (–) cable at battery.
3) Remove air cleaner outlet hose (1).
4) 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 installing
the compressor.
5) Disconnect thermal protector lead wire.
6) Disconnect suction hose (1) and discharge hose (2) from com-
pressor (3).
NOTE:
Cap open fitting immediately to keep moisture out of system.
7) Remove compressor drive belt (4) referring to "DRIVE BELT" in
this section.
8) Remove compressor (3) from engine mounting (5).
9) If compressor (3) is replaced. Drain oil from compressor (3) and
measure its amount.
AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL) 1B-13