Service Procedure: Compressor: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 Subaru Forester and 2000 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect ground cable from battery.
Discharge refrigerant using refrigerant recovery system, see DISCHARGE THE SYSTEM .
1. Fully close low-pressure valve of manifold gauge.
2. Connect low-pressure charging hose of manifold gauge to low-pressure service valve.
3. Open low-pressure manifold gauge valve slightly, and slowly discharge refrigerant from system.
CAUTION: Do not allow refrigerant to rush out. Otherwise, compressor oil will be discharged along with refrigerant.

Fig 1: Connecting Hoses Of Manifold Gauge Set
Remove low-pressure hose (A) and high-pressure hose (B).
CAUTION:
- Be careful not to lose O-ring of low-pressure hose.
- Plug the opening to prevent foreign matter from entering.
Fig 2: Identifying Low-Pressure Hose (A) & High-Pressure Hose (B)
Compressor belt cover and generator belt cover: Remove bolts which secure belt covers.

Fig 3: Locating Compressor Belt Cover & Generator Belt Cover
Remove generator V-belt:
1. Loosen lock bolt (A) on generator bracket.
2. Turn adjusting bolt (B) and remove V-belt.
Fig 4: Removing Generator V-Belt
Remove compressor V-belt:
1. Loosen lock nut (A) on idler pulley.
2. Turn adjusting bolt (B) and remove V-belt.
Fig 5: Removing Compressor V-Belt
Disconnect generator harness.

Fig 6: Identifying Generator Harness Connector
Disconnect compressor harness:
Disconnect compressor harness from body harness.
Remove lower bracket:
Remove bolts which secure lower compressor bracket.

Fig 7: Identifying Lower Compressor Bracket Bolts
Remove compressor:
1. Remove bolts which secure compressor.
2. Remove compressor from bracket.
Fig 8: Removing Upper Compressor Bracket Bolts