Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement

Compressor Replacement (RPO LSJ)

Tools Required

J39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

Removal Procedure

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
3. Remove the right front fender liner.
4. Remove the drive belt.




5. Disconnect the electrical connector from the compressor.




6. Remove the compressor and condenser hose assembly bolt from the compressor.
7. Remove the compressor and condenser hose assembly from the compressor.
8. Remove and discard the sealing washers.




9. Remove the auxiliary intercooler pump bolts and position the pump toward the driver side of the vehicle.




10. Remove the compressor mounting bolts.
11. Remove the compressor.

Installation Procedure

Important: NEW CVC compressor assemblies are shipped with a partial poly-alkylene glycol (PAG) refrigerant oil charge. Use of the incorrect PAG oil can result in compressor failure.

1. If you are replacing the compressor, refer to Compressor Oil Balancing.






Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

2. Install the compressor and the bolts to the engine.

Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).




3. Install new sealing washers on the hose fittings.
4. Install the hose assembly to the compressor.
5. Install the assembly bolt.

Tighten the bolt to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).




6. Connect the compressor electrical connector.




7. Install the auxiliary intercooler pump.

Tighten the pump bolt to 10 N.m (88 lb in).

8. Install the drive belt.
9. Install the front fender liner.
10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Evacuate and charge the refrigerant system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
12. Leak test the fittings using J39400-A.