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. Recover the refrigerant.
2. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube.
3. Remove the A/C compressor.
4. Remove the cooling fan and shroud.







5. Disconnect the A/C pressure cutoff switch electrical connector.







6. Remove the nut and disconnect the compressor manifold and tube assembly fitting at the condenser core.
- Discard the O-ring seal.







7. Disconnect the compressor manifold and tube assembly spring lock coupling at the suction accumulator.
- Discard the O-ring seals.

8. Raise the vehicle.







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

INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new O-ring seals lubricated in clean PAG oil.
- Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil.

2. Evacuate, leak test, and charge the refrigerant system.