Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Fiat
01 00 Introduction and technical data02 10 Engine03 18 Clutch04 21 Gearbox and differential05 33 Braking system06 41 Steering07 44 Suspension and wheels08 50 Auxiliary units09 55 Electrical system10 70 Bodywork
Fiat Punto (176) Factory Service Manual (1993-1999)08 · 50 Auxiliary units
08 · General

Compressor

Make
Fiat
Model
Punto (176) Factory Service Manual
Year
1993–1999
Section
Manually operated climate control (1242 16v) › Compressor
50 Auxiliary unitsCompressor · page 1 of 2
Diagram showing the location of three fixings on a wheel arch liner panel
Diagram showing the location of four fixings on the engine air filter housing

COMPRESSOR

Removing-refitting

Drain the air conditioning system by connecting the Cleaner 134 equipment pipes as described on the previous pages.

  1. Position the vehicle on a lift, disconnect the negative battery lead, remove the right front wheel, then remove the wheel arch liner shown in the diagram, acting on the relevant fixings.
  2. Remove the resonator complete with air inlet hose disconnecting the band shown from the butterfly casing and undoing the fixing bolts. Also disconnect the oil vapour recovery pipe from the lower part of the resonator.
  3. Disconnect the connector from the injection control unit, release the wiring from the retaining bands, then remove the control unit from the mounting bracket.
  4. Disconnect the evaporator/compressor connecting pipe from the connector at the evaporator.
Diagram showing the electrical connector and wiring harness near the engine
Diagram showing the refrigerant pipe connection at the evaporator

Parts & tools for this job For 1993 Fiat Punto

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