Electrolux EILFU17GS, Technical & Service Manual

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The compressor sits on four grommets and is
secured with four screws to the compressor
mounting plate. (See Figure 5-27)
To remove the filter-drier:
1. Pull unit from its installation position.
2. Extract the screws securing the compressor
shield to the unit frame and remove from unit.
3. Using a small flat bladed screwdriver, release
the locking tab from the wire harness
connection and disconnect from compressor
controller.
4. Using a needlenose pliers, remove spring wire
holding the controller to the compressor.
5. Recover refrigerant by using EPA approved
recovery system.
6. Using a 7/16” socket, remove the (4) bolts, one
in each corner, holding the compressor to the
base. (See Figure 5-28)
7. After refrigerant is completely recovered, cut
suction and discharge lines as close to
compressor as possible. Leave only enough
tubing to pinch off and seal defective
compressor. Plug or tape any open system
tubing to avoid entrance of moisture and air
into system. Remove inoperable compressor
and transfer mounting parts to new
compressor.
8. Install new compressor inexact same manner
as original compressor.
9. Reform both suction and discharge lines to
align with new compressor. If they are too
short, use additional lengths of tubing. Joints
should overlap 0.5” to provide sufficient area
for good solder joint. Clean and mark area
where tubing should be cut.
10. Cut tubing with tubing cutter. Work as
Work as quickly as possible to avoid letting
moisture and air into system.
11. Reassemble unit.
Figure 5-27. Compressor Removal
Figure 5-28. Compressor Components
Ground Wire
Spring Wire
Wire Harness
Connection
Spring Wire
Screw
Sleeve
Capacitor
Controller
Grommet