Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor - FS-10
Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor - FS-10REMOVAL
CAUTION: To prevent refrigerant system contamination, if you are installing a new A/C compressor because it has failed internally, you must carry out the following procedures:
^ If A/C flushing equipment is available, carry out the Flushing general procedure.
^ If A/C flushing equipment is not available, carry out the Refrigerant System Filtering after A/C Component Replacement general procedure.
^ Installation of a new suction accumulator/drier is not required when repairing the air conditioning system except when there is physical evidence of system contamination from failed A/C compressor or damage to the suction accumulator/drier.
^ Install a new A/C evaporator core orifice.
1. Perform the Refrigerant Discharging and Recovery Procedure.
2. Remove the drive belt.
3. Raise and support the vehicle.
4. Disconnect the A/C clutch electrical connector.
5. Disconnect the crankshaft position sensor connector.
6. Loosen the bolts.
7. Disconnect the A/C manifold and tube.
1 Slide the A/C compressor forward.
2 Loosen the bolt.
3 Remove the A/C manifold and tube.
WARNING: SUPPORT THE A/C COMPRESSOR WHILE REMOVING THE A/C MANIFOLD AND TUBE TO PREVENT INJURY OR A/C COMPRESSOR DAMAGE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS, MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
8. Remove the A/C compressor.
INSTALLATION
1. Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil or equivalent.
^ Lubricate the new A/C manifold O-rings with PAG oil or equivalent.
NOTE: When installing the A/C compressor, leave the bolts loose until the A/C manifold bolt is tightened.
2. Position the A/C compressor.
WARNING: SUPPORT THE A/C COMPRESSOR WHILE REMOVING THE A/C MANIFOLD AND TUBE TO PREVENT INJURY OR A/C COMPRESSOR DAMAGE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS, MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
3. Install the A/C manifold and tube.
1 Lubricate the new A/C manifold O-ring seals with PAG oil, or equivalent and install the O-ring seals on the A/C compressor.
2 Install the A/C manifold and tube.
3 Slide the A/C compressor to the rear.
4. Install the bolts.
5. Connect the crankshaft position sensor connector.
6. Connect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Install the drive belt.
9. Evacuate and charge the A/C system.