Compressor

Removal

1. Discharge system following recommended procedure.
2. Drain and save radiator coolant following recommended.
3. Disconnect battery ground cable.
4. Disconnect and remove integrated relay controller.
5. Disconnect and remove fan shroud assembly.
6. Disconnect upper and lower radiator hoses.
7. Remove radiator.
8. Disconnect A/C compressor magnetic clutch wire.
9. Remove top two compressor mounting bolts.
10. Raise vehicle on a hoist.
11. From underneath vehicle, loosen and remove compressor drive belt.
12. Disconnect HEGO sensor wire connector.
13. Remove A/C muffler supporting strap bolt from sub-frame.
14. Disconnect A/C system hose from condenser and suction accumulator/drier using the spring lock coupling tool. Immediately install protective caps on the open lines.
15. Remove bottom two compressor mounting bolts. Be sure the compressor is properly supported before bolts are removed.
16. Remove compressor, manifold and tube assemblies from vehicle as a unit. The assembly can be removed from the bottom, using care not to scrape against condenser.
17. Remove manifold and tube assemblies from compressor.
18. If compressor is to be replaced, remove the clutch and field coil assembly.


Installation

1. A new service replacement FX-15 compressor contains 240ml(8 oz) of specified refrigerant oil. Before installing a new compressor, drain 1 20ml (4 oz) of refrigerant oil from compressor. This will maintain total system oil charge within specified limits.
2. Using new O-rings lubricated with clean refrigerant oil, install manifold and tube assemblies on compressor.

CAUTION: Make sure correct type 0-rings are installed on A/C fittings.

3. install compressor, manifold and tube assemblies on compressor mounting bracket.
4. Using new 0-rings lubricated with clean refrigerant oil, connect the suction line to compressor and manifold assembly.
5. Using new 0-rings lubricated with clean refrigerant oil, connect discharge line to compressor and manifold assembly.
6. Install muffler support to subframe.
7. Connect HEGO sensor wire connector.
8. Install compressor drive belt.
9. Lower vehicle to floor.
10. Install radiator.
11. Connect radiator hose. Tighten hose clamps to their specification.
12. Install fan and shroud assembly.
13. Install and connect integrated relay connector.
14. Connect battery ground cable.
15. Refill radiator with coolant.
16. Leak-test, evacuate and charge system following recommended procedures.
17. Check system for proper operation.