Compressor Replacement

COMPRESSOR REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the LH fender diagonal brace.
3. Remove the cross vehicle brace.
4. Recover the refrigerant.
5. Remove the accessory drive belt.
6. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
7. Remove the right side engine splash shield.
8. Remove the lower air deflector.
9. Disconnect the electrical connector from the compressor.
10. Remove the compressor hose assembly from rear of the compressor.
11. Remove the rear compressor mounting bracket.
12. Remove the compressor mounting nuts.
13. Remove the compressor.
14. Remove the bracket with the mounting bolts, if necessary.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

IMPORTANT: Replacement A/C compressors are shipped without oil (dry). Add 60 ml (2 oz) of synthetic refrigerant lubricant (PAG).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.




1. Install the bracket with the upper mounting bolt, if necessary.

Tighten
Tighten the compressor bracket upper bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

2. Install the bracket with the lower mounting bolt, if necessary.

Tighten
Tighten the compressor bracket lower bolt to 80 N.m (59 lb ft).

3. Install the compressor to the vehicle.
4. Install the compressor nuts.

Tighten
Tighten the compressor front nuts to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).

5. Install the rear compressor bracket and bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the Compressor rear bolts to 31 N.m (23 lb ft).

IMPORTANT: Lubricate the new sealing washers with mineral base 525 viscosity refrigerant oil.

6. Install the compressor hose assembly to the rear of the compressor.

7. Connect the electrical connector to the compressor.
8. Install the lower air deflector.
9. Install the right side engine splash shield.
10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Install the accessory drive belt.
12. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging. Service and Repair
13. Inspect the A/C system for leaks. Refer to Leak Testing.
14. Install the cross vehicle brace.
15. Install the LH fender diagonal brace.
16. Connect the negative battery cable.