03/03/2020 13:18:43

Mounting - Air Conditioning Compressor (Remove and Replace)

Correction Code 18203202

Removal

  1. Remove the underhood storage unit (refer to procedure).
  2. Recover the A/C refrigerant (refer to procedure).
  3. Remove the HEPA filter duct (refer to procedure).
  4. Move the coolant reservoir out of the working area:
    1. Make sure that the reservoir cap is fully secured.
    2. Release the 12V harness clip from the coolant reservoir.
    3. Disconnect the coolant fluid level sensor electrical connector.
    4. Remove the bolts (x4) that secure the coolant reservoir to the front crossmember (torque 6 Nm).
    5. Clamp the coolant hose at the rear of the coolant reservoir.
    6. Release the locking ring that attaches the hose to the coolant reservoir. Release the coolant hose from the nipple on the reservoir.
    7. Plug the coolant hole, then carefully move the reservoir to the LH side of the front trunk.
  5. Disconnect the pressure sensor from the LH side of the compressor.
  6. Release the ground strap from the compressor (torque 8 Nm).
  7. Disconnect the low voltage connector from the compressor.
  8. Release the clip that attaches the low voltage harness to the compressor mount.
  9. Release the nuts that secure the A/C lines to the compressor (torque 10 Nm).
  10. Release the clip that attaches the HV harness from the front drive unit.
  11. Have an assistant support the compressor. Remove the bolts (x3) that attach the A/C compressor bracket to the front drive unit (torque 10 Nm).
  12. Remove the bolts (x3) that attach the compressor to the bracket (torque 20 Nm).

Installation

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.