Compressor HVAC: Service and Repair
REMOVAL1. Recover the A/C system. Refrigerant Recovery
NOTE
^ Vehicles that have an inoperative A/C compressor due to internal causes, must have the A/C system filtered to prevent damage to the replacement A/C compressor.
^ Replacement of the suction accumulator/drier is necessary when the A/C compressor is replaced.
^ The A/C evaporator core orifice should be replaced whenever the A/C compressor is replaced for lack of performance or when there is debris in the system.
2. Remove A/C manifold and tube.
3. Remove the three power steering reservoir bolts.
4. Remove drive belt.
5. Disconnect electrical connector from A/C compressor clutch.
6. Remove the power steering hose bracket nut from the A/C compressor stud and remove power steering hose bracket.
Compressor Mounts:
7. Remove the A/C compressor bolts and stud from the power steering pump and A/C compressor bracket.
8. Remove the A/C compressor from the power steering pump and A/C compressor bracket.
INSTALLATION
1. Position A/C compressor in the power steering pump and A/C compressor bracket.
2. Install the A/C compressor bolts and stud. Tighten the A/C compressor bolts and stud to 21.2-28.8 Nm (15.6-21 lb-ft).
3. Install power steering hose bracket on A/C compressor stud. Tighten power steering hose bracket nut to 7.6-10.4 Nm (67-92 lb-in).
4. Install electrical connector to A/C clutch.
5. Install drive belt.
6. Install the power steering oil reservoir bolts. Tighten the power steering oil reservoir bolts to 7.6-10.4 Nm (67-92 lb-in).
7. Install A/C manifold and tube.
8. Charge the A/C system. Evacuation and Charging
9. Operate A/C system to determine if A/C system is operating properly.