L322 Range Rover Service Procedures
AIR CONDITIONING
REPAIRS
82-9
8. Disconnect multiplug from A/C compressor.
9. Remove bolt securing rear of A/C compressor
to mounting.
10. Remove 2 Allen bolts securing A/C pipes to A/
C compressor. Release pipes from A/C
compressor.
CAUTION: Always fit plugs to open
connections to prevent contamination.
11. Remove and discard 'O' rings from A/C pipes.
12. Remove 2 bolts securing A/C compressor to
mounting.
NOTE: Top securing bolt needs to stay located
into compressor on removal and installation.
13. Remove A/C compressor.
Refit
1. If a new compressor is being installed, drain the
required amount of refrigerant oil from the new
compressor.
Conditioning System Precautions.
2. Ensure mating faces of A/C pipes and A/C
compressor are clean.
3. Clean A/C compressor and mounting bracket
mating faces.
4. Fit A/C compressor to mounting bracket. Fit 3
securing bolts.
NOTE: Top securing bolt needs to stay located
into compressor on removal and installation.
5. Evenly and progressively tighten A/C
compressor mounting bolts to 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft).
6. Lubricate new 'O' rings with clean refrigerant oil
and fit to evaporator pipes
7. Position A/C pipes to A/C compressor, fit bolts
and tighten to 22 Nm (16 lbf.ft).
8. Connect multiplug to A/C compressor.
9. Tighten 2 bolts securing compressor drive belt
tensioner to 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft).
10. Fit A/C compressor drive belt.
11. Fit air intake pipe.
V8, REPAIRS, Hose - air flow meter to
throttle body.
M86 5749