Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor: Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
- Raise and support the vehicle.
- Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding. Refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling And Bleeding .
- Refer to Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging .
- Refer to Accessory Drive Belt .
- Remove the LH front road wheel.
Torque: 140 Nm
- See figure
- See figure
- Torque: 10 Nm
- See figure
- Torque: 18 Nm
- Torque:
M8 18 Nm
M6 6 Nm
- See figure
- Torque: 25 Nm
WARNING:
Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
CAUTION:
Be prepared to collect escaping coolant.
CAUTION:
Be prepared to collect escaping coolant.
CAUTION:
Make sure that all openings are sealed. Use new blanking caps.
CAUTION:
Make sure that all openings are sealed. Use new blanking caps.
CAUTION:
A new O-ring seal is to be installed.







