Freelander Service Procedures
AIR CONDITIONING
82-6
REPAIRS
Compressor - Td4
$% 82.10.20
Remove
1. Raise front of vehicle.
WARNING: Do not work on or under a
vehicle supported only by a jack. Always
support the vehicle on safety stands.
2. Disconnect battery earth lead.
3. Recover refrigerant from A/C system.
RECOVERY, RECYCLING AND
RECHARGING, Refrigerant recovery -
recycling and recharge.
4. Remove compressor drive belt.
Drive belt - compressor - Td4.
WARNING: Under no circumstances should
refrigerant hoses be disconnected without
first discharging the system.
5. Remove 2 bolts securing A/C pipes to
compressor. Release pipes from compressor.
CAUTION: Before disconnecting or
removing components, ensure the
immediate area around joint faces and
connections are clean. Plug open
connections to prevent contamination.
6. Remove and discard 'O' rings from A/C pipes.
7. Loosen bolt securing compressor support
bracket to sump, do not remove.
8. Remove 3 bolts and remove compressor from
mounting bracket. Move support strap aside,
disconnect compressor multiplug and remove
compressor.
Refit
1. If a new compressor is being installed, drain the
required amount of refrigerant oil from the new
compressor.
conditioning compressor replacement.
2. A new compressor is sealed and pressurised
with Nitrogen gas, slowly release the sealing
cap, gas pressure should be heard to release
as the seal is broken.
3. Ensure mating faces of A/C pipes and
compressor are clean.
4. Fit A/C compressor to mounting bracket, align
support strap and tighten bolts to 25 Nm (18
lbf.ft).
5. Connect multiplug to compressor.
6. Lubricate new 'O' rings with clean refrigerant oil
and fit to evaporator pipes
7. Position A/C pipes to compressor, fit bolts and
tighten to 22 Nm (16 lbf.ft).
8. Replace receiver drier.
9. Fit compressor drive belt.
Drive belt - compressor - Td4.
10. Recharge A/C system.
RECOVERY, RECYCLING AND
RECHARGING, Refrigerant recovery -
recycling and recharge.
11. Connect battery earth lead.
12. Remove stands and lower vehicle.