Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement

COMPRESSOR REPLACEMENT

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Remove the A/C drive belt.
3. Remove the A/C compressor hose assembly from the A/C compressor.
4. Lower the front suspension crossmember.
5. Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector.




6. Remove the A/C compressor mounting bolts (1, 2, 4).
7. Remove the A/C compressor mounting nut 3.
8. Remove the A/C compressor from the vehicle.
9. If replacing the A/C compressor, balance the compressor. Refer to Compressor Oil Balancing.

IMPORTANT: Replacement A/C compressors are charged with polyalkylene glycol (PAG) oil. Refer to Refrigerant System Capacities.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the A/C compressor to the vehicle.




2. Position the A/C compressor onto the A/C compressor bracket and install the A/C compressor mounting bolts (1, 2, 4).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

IMPORTANT: Finger tighten the A/C compressor bolts and nuts only, do not torque at this time.

3. Install the A/C compressor mounting nut 3.
4. Tighten the A/C compressor mounting bolts and nut in sequence.

Tighten the bolts and nut to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).




5. Connect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
6. Raise and install the front suspension crossmember.
7. Install the compressor hose assembly to the A/C compressor.
8. Install the A/C drive belt.
9. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
10. Leak test the fittings of the A/C components using J 39400-A.