Compressor HVAC: Service and Repair

The compressor may be removed and repositioned without disconnecting the refrigerant lines or discharging the refrigerant system. Discharging is not necessary if servicing the compressor clutch or clutch coil, the engine, the cylinder head, or the generator.

WARNING: REVIEW THE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS BEFORE PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING OPERATION

REMOVAL
1. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system.
2. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
3. Remove the serpentine drive belt.
4. Unplug the compressor clutch coil wire harness connector.
5. Remove the screws that secure the suction line and discharge line block fittings to the manifold on the compressor. Install plugs in, or tape over all of the opened refrigerant fittings.

Compressor Removal/Install - Left View:

Compressor Remove/Install - Right View:

6. Remove the screws that secure the compressor.
7. Remove the compressor.

INSTALLATION

NOTE: If a replacement compressor is being installed, be certain to check the refrigerant oil level. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the compressor in the vehicle.

1. Install the compressor. Tighten the compressor front mounting screws to 45-65 Nm (35-50 ft. lbs.), and the rear mounting screws to 35-45 Nm (25-35 ft. lbs.).
2. Remove the tape or plugs from all of the opened refrigerant line fittings. Install the suction line and discharge line block fittings to the manifold on the compressor. Tighten the mounting screws to 25.4 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the serpentine drive belt.
4. Plug in the compressor clutch coil wire harness connector.
5. Connect the battery negative cable.
6. Evacuate the refrigerant system.
7. Charge the refrigerant system.