Compressor Replacement

COMPRESSOR REPLACEMENT

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Release the drive belt tension by lifting or rotating the drive belt tensioner with a breaker bar.
3. Remove the drive belt from the A/C compressor pulley and position the drive belt aside.
4. Slowly release the tension from the drive belt tensioner and remove the breaker bar.
5. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
6. Remove the lower air deflector.
7. Remove the right side engine splash shield.
8. Remove the A/C compressor hose bolt.
9. Disconnect the A/C compressor hose from the A/C compressor.
10. Remove and discard the sealing washers.
11. Disconnect the electrical connector from the A/C compressor.




12. Remove the lower A/C compressor mounting bolt.
13. Remove the upper A/C compressor mounting bolts.
14. If replacing the compressor, balance the compressor oil. Refer to Compressor Oil Balancing.

IMPORTANT: Replacement compressors are shipped without PAG oil

15. Remove the A/C compressor.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the compressor drain plug (1).

Tighten the drain plug to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.




2. Install the A/C compressor.
3. Install the A/C compressor upper mounting bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

4. Install the A/C compressor lower mounting bolt.

Tighten the bolt to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

5. Install the new sealing washers.
6. Install the A/C compressor hose assembly to the A/C compressor.
7. Install the A/C compressor hose nut to the compressor.

Tighten the nut to 33 N.m (24 lb ft).

8. Connect the electrical connector to the A/C compressor.
9. Install the lower air deflector.
10. Install the right side engine splash shield.
11. Lower the vehicle.
12. Release the drive belt tension by lifting or rotating the drive belt tensioner with a breaker bar.
13. Install the drive belt around the A/C compressor pulley.

IMPORTANT: Make sure the drive belt is aligned into the proper grooves of all pulleys.

14. Slowly release the tension from the drive belt tensioner and remove the breaker bar.
15. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
16. Leak test the fittings of the component using J 39400-A.