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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2002HIGHLANDER 4WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSALL TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSA/C - COMPRESSOR INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2002 Toyota Highlander 4WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)
A/C - Compressor Installation Procedure
2002 Toyota Highlander 4WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)SECTION A/C - Compressor Installation Procedure
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AC003-04
March 1, 2004
Title:
A/C COMPRESSOR INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
Models:
Applicable Models
Introduction
Use the following tip when installing an A/C compressor on the AZ or ZZ series engine to ensure proper belt alignment. Improper installation of the A/C compressor may result in abnormal belt noise or wear.
Applicable Vehicles
^ 1998 - Current model year Corolla vehicles.
^ 2000 - Current model year Celica vehicles.
^ 2000 - Current model year MR2 Spyder vehicles.
^ 2001 - Current model year Highlander vehicles equipped with 4 cylinder engine.
^ 2001 - Current model year RAV4 vehicles.
^ 2002 - Current model year Camry vehicles equipped with 4 cylinder engine.
^ 2002 - Current model year Solara vehicles equipped with 4 cylinder engine.
^ 2003 - Current model year Matrix vehicles.
Warranty Information
Installation Procedure
1. AZ Series Engine:
Install A/C Compressor
A. Loosely install the compressor (with the 3 bolts and nut or 4 bolts.)
Push down on the rear side of the compressor and tighten the bolts/nut in the order shown.
Torque: 24.5 N.m (250 kgf.cm, 18 ft.lbf)
2. ZZ Series Engine:
Install A/C Compressor
A. Loosely install the compressor (with the 2 bolts and nut or 3 bolts).
Push down on the rear side of the compressor and tighten the bolts/nut in the order shown.
Torque: 29 N.m (295 kgf.cm, 21 ft.lbf)
AC003-04
March 1, 2004
Title:
A/C COMPRESSOR INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
Models:
Applicable Models
Introduction
Use the following tip when installing an A/C compressor on the AZ or ZZ series engine to ensure proper belt alignment. Improper installation of the A/C compressor may result in abnormal belt noise or wear.
Applicable Vehicles
^ 1998 - Current model year Corolla vehicles.
^ 2000 - Current model year Celica vehicles.
^ 2000 - Current model year MR2 Spyder vehicles.
^ 2001 - Current model year Highlander vehicles equipped with 4 cylinder engine.
^ 2001 - Current model year RAV4 vehicles.
^ 2002 - Current model year Camry vehicles equipped with 4 cylinder engine.
^ 2002 - Current model year Solara vehicles equipped with 4 cylinder engine.
^ 2003 - Current model year Matrix vehicles.
Warranty Information
Installation Procedure
1. AZ Series Engine:
Install A/C Compressor
A. Loosely install the compressor (with the 3 bolts and nut or 4 bolts.)
Push down on the rear side of the compressor and tighten the bolts/nut in the order shown.
Torque: 24.5 N.m (250 kgf.cm, 18 ft.lbf)
2. ZZ Series Engine:
Install A/C Compressor
A. Loosely install the compressor (with the 2 bolts and nut or 3 bolts).
Push down on the rear side of the compressor and tighten the bolts/nut in the order shown.
Torque: 29 N.m (295 kgf.cm, 21 ft.lbf)
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.