OEM 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser A/C Compressor

2008 Toyota Land Cruiser Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the A/C Compressor and magnetic clutch in an A/C system on 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser?

  A: Kindly spread out refrigerant gas discharge through the service valve while draining 125 + 15 cc (4.2 + 0.51 fl.oz.) of oil from the newly installed compressor and magnetic clutch. Process the calculations by subtracting any remaining oil in the eliminated components to figure out the necessary oil draw from the new compressor. The installation of new compressor and magnetic clutch requires following A/C system precautions because failure of the refrigerant system can occur when too much oil remains against safety protocols. It is essential to examine the components for leakage before filling them with ND-OIL 8 or equivalent compressor oil when the removed oil volume is minimal. Mount the cooler compressor using a torque setting of 10 Nm (102 kgf-cm, 7 ft-lbf) on the stud bolt followed by the application of 3 bolts with a nut at 24.5 Nm (250 kgf-cm, 18 ft-lbf) torque using the correct installation order and connect the connector. Suction hose sub-assembly demands removal of vinyl tape before applying compressor oil to the new O-ring and fitting surface at which point you should install the O-ring and secure the suction hose to cooler compressor through a bolt torqued to 9.8 Nm (100 kgf-cm, 87 in-lbf). The same procedure must be followed for the No. 1 cooler refrigerant discharge hose requiring application of compressor oil to new O-rings along with fitting surface application before using a bolt to connect it to the cooler compressor at designated torque. The installation process includes putting the fan and generator V belt together with the front fender apron seal LH that requires 4 clips and performing a refrigerant charge followed by engine warming and examining refrigerant gas leaks before attaching the upper radiator support seal.