Compressor - KV6

COMPRESSOR - KV6

Service repair no - 82.10.20

Remove

1. Disconnect battery earth lead.
2. Remove engine acoustic cover. See BODY, Repairs.
3. Recover refrigerant from air conditioning system. See Adjustments.

4. Using a 25 mm spanner, raise ancillary drive belt tensioner and release drive belt from compressor.
5. Remove air cleaner. See ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - MEMS, Repairs.
6. Raise front of vehicle.

WARNING: Support on safety stands.

7. Remove radiator. See COOLING SYSTEM - ’KV6’, Repairs.

8. Remove 2 bolts securing air conditioning pipe unions to compressor.
9. Release air conditioning pipe unions from compressor.
10. Remove and discard 2 ’O’ rings from pipe unions.

CAUTION: Immediately cap all air conditioning pipes to prevent ingress of dirt and moisture into the system.

11. Release and disconnect compressor multiplug.
12. Remove 4 bolts securing compressor to engine and collect heat shield.
13. Remove compressor.

Fitting a new compressor

A new compressor is sealed and pressurised with Nitrogen gas, slowly release the sealing cap, gas pressure should be heard to escape as the seal is broken.

NOTE: A new compressor should always have it’s sealing cap in place and must not be removed until immediately prior to fitting.