Removal and Installation

CAUTION: To prevent refrigerant system contamination, if you are replacing an A/C compressor which has failed internally, you must perform the following procedures:
- Perform the Refrigerant System Filtering after A/C compressor replacement general procedure; refer to REFRIGERANT SYSTEM FILTERING AFTER COMPRESSOR REPLACEMENT.
- Replace the receiver/drier.
- Replace the evaporator core orifice.

1. Recover the refrigerant.




2. Disconnect the electrical connector
3. Remove the drive belt.




4. Remove the bolts.




5. Remove the A/C compressor.
1. Move the A/C compressor forward.
2. Remove the manifold retaining bolt.
3. Remove the A/C compressor.

6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
1. Service the replacement A/C compressor with the proper amount of refrigerant oil.
2. Lubricate the O-ring seals with refrigerant oil.
3. Apply pipe sealant to the threads of the A/C manifold retaining bolt.