Last Modified: 4-30-2014 6.6 A Doc ID: RM0000018QI001X
Model Year: 2006 Model: LX470 Prod Date Range: [05/2005 -           ]
Title: AIR CONDITIONING: COMPRESSOR AND MAGNETIC CLUTCH: REMOVAL; 2006 MY LX470 [05/2005 -        ]

REMOVAL

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION:

Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

2. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM 2006 MY LX470 [05/2005 -        ]; AIR CONDITIONING: REFRIGERANT: REPLACEMENT+

3. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER 2006 MY LX470 [05/2005 -        ]; 2UZ-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL: TIMING BELT: REMOVAL+

4. REMOVE DRIVE BELT 2006 MY LX470 [05/2005 -        ]; 2UZ-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL: DRIVE BELT: REMOVAL+

5. DISCONNECT DISCHARGE AND SUCTION HOSES

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the both discharge and suction hoses.

NOTICE:

Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering them.

6. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT LH

(a) Remove the front drive shaft 2006 MY LX470 [05/2005 -        ]; DRIVE SHAFT: FRONT DRIVE SHAFT: REMOVAL .

7. REMOVE COOLER COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the connector.

(b) Remove the 3 bolts and compressor.