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Recover refrigerant from the vehicle
(refer to procedure).
Note: Continue this procedure while the A/C is being recovered.
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Remove the 12V battery (refer to
procedure).
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Remove the 12V battery bracket beam
(refer to procedure).
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Ensure that the cap on the coolant reservoir is properly secured.
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Release the bolts (x4) that secure the coolant reservoir to the front
crossmember (torque 6 Nm). Do not remove the reservoir at this time.
Note: At this point in the
procedure, there are still 2 coolant hoses and 1 harness attached to the
reservoir.
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Carefully lift up the coolant reservoir and disconnect the coolant level
sensor harness.
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Pull the reservoir forward into the underhood area.
Note: The reservoir hose is
routed behind the hose that connects to the gearbox. Note the routing of
the hoses and ensure that they are routed correctly during
reinstallation.
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Gently pull down on the 2 coolant hoses to release the clips (x4) that
secure them to the front crossmember.
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Release the clip that secures the coolant reservoir hose to the A/C
line.
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On the LH side of the 3-way fitting, clamp the coolant hose that leads to
the differential housing. Remove the hose from the front drive unit and and
plug the nipple.
Note: Disconnect the A/C machine from the vehicle at this time.
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Move the coolant reservoir to the LH side of the vehicle and secure it out
of the working area.
Caution: The
reservoir is still secured to 2 coolant hoses.
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Disconnect the compressor connector from the forward junction box
(FJB).
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Carefully cut the cable tie that secures the HV cable to the front drive
unit.
Note: Do not release the fir tree clip.
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Remove the nuts (x2) that secure the A/C suction and discharge lines to the
compressor (torque 10 Nm). Release the lines and remove the seals. Plug the
holes.
Caution: The
holes must be plugged to prevent contamination.
Caution: Remove and discard O-rings.
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Disconnect the compressor LV harness.
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Release the ground strap from the A/C compressor bracket (torque 7
Nm).
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Release the edge clip that secures the LV harnesses to the compressor
bracket.
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Release the fir tree clip that secures the LV harnesses to the top of the
front drive unit.
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Release the bolts (x3) that secure the compressor to the bracket (torque 20
Nm).
Caution: Do not
spill oil from the compressor when removing it. The amount of oil
remaining in the old compressor needs to be measured when the new
compressor is installed.
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Remove the acoustic cover from the compressor.