Compressor Fitting HVAC: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

NOTE: Replacement of the suction accumulator is not required when repairing the air conditioning system except when there is physical evidence of system contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the suction accumulator.

1. Perform the Refrigerant Discharging and Recovery Procedure.
2. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
3. Remove the A/C compressor.







4. Disconnect the pressure cutoff switch electrical connector.







5. Disconnect the compressor manifold and tube assembly from the condenser core.
^ Discard the O-ring seal.







6. Disconnect the compressor manifold and tube assembly spring lock coupling from the suction accumulator. See: Spring Lock Coupling Disconnect Procedure.
^ Discard the O-ring seals.
7. Raise the vehicle.







8. Remove the bolt and detach the compressor manifold and tube assembly.
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Remove the compressor manifold and tube assembly.

INSTALLATION







1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
^ If a new compressor manifold and tube assembly is to be installed, transfer the pressure cutoff switch to the new compressor manifold and tube assembly.
^ Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil or equivalent. See: Refrigerant Oil Addition.
^ Install new O-ring seals lubricated in clean PAG oil or equivalent.
2. Evacuate, leak test, and charge the refrigerant system.