OEM 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser A/C Clutch

2007 Toyota Land Cruiser Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to remove and replace the A/C Clutch on 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser?

  A: Starting the process of compressor and magnetic clutch removal requires disconnecting the negative battery terminal cable followed by at least 90 seconds of waiting to deactivate Air Bags and seat belt pretensioners. Start by discharging the refrigerant from the refrigeration system and then proceed to remove engine under cover and drive belt. Open the discharge and suction hoses by unfastening their 2 bolts and protect the openings with vinyl tape to avoid moisture and foreign matter contamination. Disconnect the connector followed by removal of three bolts to extricate the cooler compressor assembly after disconnection of the front drive shaft LH. Begin installation by inserting the cooler compressor assembly through its 3 bolts using torque of 49 N.m (500 kgf.cm, 36 ft.lbf) before reconnecting the connector. Start by installing the front drive shaft LH and then apply compressor oil (ND-OIL 8 or equivalent) to new O-rings as well as the hoses' fitting surfaces before using the 2 bolts to connect discharge and suction hoses after immediately removing both caps. After installing the drive belt users must reconnect to the negative battery terminal while performing initialization since the systems will need initialization after cable reconnecting. A refrigerant charge must be conducted after the machine receives a proper warm-up period followed by a comprehensive refrigerant leak detection process.