Lotus Service Notes
Compressor Fitment
1.
Fit the compressor to the engine and secure with the three M8 bolts; Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft). Using
a six-sided socket on the tensioner arm, fit the drive belt onto the compressor pulley.
2.
Using new 'O' rings lubricated with an approved refrigerant oil, fit the two refrigerant pipes to the compres-
sor and tighten the fixing screws to 10 Nm (7 lbf.ft).
3.
Connect the compressor clutch harness.
4.
Recharge the system with R134a refrigerant.
Compressor fixing bolts
Section PL
Compressor
harness
connector
High pressure
outlet connection
Low pressure
suction inlet
connection
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