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Alfa Romeo 145/146 Factory Service Manual (1994-1999)10 · Heating and ventilation
10 · Heating & A/C

Compressor

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
145/146 Factory Service Manual
Year
1994–1999
Section
Heating and ventilation - T. Spark 16V engine › Compressor
Heating and ventilationCompressor
  1. Disconnect the electrical connection of the three-level pressure switch.
Electrical connection of the three-level pressure switch, marked 1
  1. Slacken and remove the three-level pressure switch.
Three-level pressure switch marked 1; torque 7.5 ÷ 8.5 Nm

7.5 ÷ 8.5 Nm, 0.8 ÷ 0.9 kgm

[symbol] Before refitting the pressure switch make sure of the presence of the seal ring on the pressure switch itself and that it is intact.

Pressure switch with its seal ring

COMPRESSOR

REMOVING/REFITTING

  • Set the car on a lift.
  • Disconnect the battery (-) terminal.
  • Drain the fluid from the conditioning system (see specific paragraph).
  • Remove the right front wheel and mud flap.
  1. Working as illustrated on the guide pulley, slacken the tension of the auxiliary components drive belt and remove it.
Slackening the auxiliary components drive belt tension at the guide pulley, marked 1
  1. Disconnect the electrical connection of the compressor.
Electrical connection of the compressor, marked 1

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