Section 101 (HVAC): Compressor: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 Subaru Impreza. 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 OPERATION , Refrigerant Recovery Procedure.
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: Discharging Refrigerant Using Refrigerant Recovery System
Remove low-pressure hose (A) (Flexible hose Ps) and high-pressure hose (B) (Flexible hose Pd).
CAUTION:
- Be careful not to lose O-ring of low-pressure hose.
- Plug the opening to prevent foreign matter from entering.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Low-Pressure Hose (Flexible Hose Ps) & High-Pressure Hose (Flexible Hose Pd)
Compressor belt cover and generator belt cover:
Remove bolts which secure belt covers.

Fig 3: Removing Bolts Securing Belt Covers
Remove alternator V-belt:
1. Loosen lock bolt on generator bracket.
2. Turn adjusting bolt and remove V-belt.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Alternator V-Belt
Remove compressor V-belt:
1. Loosen lock bolt on idler pulley.
2. Turn adjusting bolt and remove V-belt.
  
  Fig 5: Removing Compressor V-Belt
Disconnect alternator harness.

Fig 6: Disconnecting Alternator Harness
Disconnect compressor harness:
Disconnect compressor harness from body harness.
Remove lower bracket:
Remove bolts which secure lower compressor bracket.

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