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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2008AVALON V6-3.5L (2GR-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISHEATING AND AIR CONDITIONINGCOMPRESSOR HVACSERVICE AND REPAIRINSTALLATION
2008 Toyota Avalon V6-3.5L (2GR-FE)
Installation
2008 Toyota Avalon V6-3.5L (2GR-FE)SECTION Installation
AIR CONDITIONING: COMPRESSOR AND MAGNETIC CLUTCH: INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL COMPRESSOR AND MAGNETIC CLUTCH
(a) Install the compressor and magnetic clutch with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 25 Nm (250 kgf-cm, 18 ft-lbf)
NOTICE: Tighten the bolts in the order shown in the illustration to install the compressor and magnetic clutch.
(b) Connect the connector.
2. INSTALL SUCTION HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the attached vinyl tape from the hose.
(b) Sufficiently apply compressor oil to a new O-ring and the fitting surface of the compressor and magnetic clutch.
Compressor oil:
ND-OIL 8 or equivalent
(c) Install the O-ring to the suction hose sub-assembly.
(d) Install the suction hose sub-assembly to the compressor and magnetic clutch with the nut.
Torque: 9.8 Nm (100 kgf-cm, 87 in-lbf)
3. INSTALL COOLER REFRIGERANT DISCHARGE HOSE NO.1
(a) Remove the attached vinyl tape from the hose.
(b) Sufficiently apply compressor oil to a new O-ring and the fitting surface of the compressor and magnetic clutch.
Compressor oil:
ND-OIL 8 or equivalent
(c) Install the O-ring to the cooler refrigerant discharge hose No.1.
(d) Install the cooler refrigerant discharge hose No.1 to the compressor and magnetic clutch with the nut.
Torque: 9.8 Nm (100 kgf-cm, 87 in-lbf)
4. INSTALL GENERATOR ASSEMBLY Installation
5. INSTALL V-RIBBED BELT
6. INSTALL V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
7. INSTALL FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH
8. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL RH
Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft-lbf)
9. CHARGE REFRIGERANT Service and Repair
10. WARM UP ENGINE Service and Repair
11. INSPECT FOR REFRIGERANT LEAK Service and Repair
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.