Compressor Replacement
Compressor Mounting:
REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Negative battery cable.
2. Serpentine drive belt.
WARNING: To avoid personal injury when rotating the serpentine belt tensioner, use a tight fitting 13 mm wrench that is at least 61 cm (24") long.
^ This operation can be done using available tool J 37059 (or equivalent).
3. Recover refrigerant from A/C system.
NOTICE: Steps 4 and 5 are only necessary the first time the compressor is removed.
4. Oil filter.
5. Remove the stud in the back of the compressor. The stud was only necessary for assembly line purposes. Discard the stud.
6. Compressor/condenser hose assembly and discard "0" ring seals.
7. Pressure switch and electrical connector from compressor.
8. Rear compressor bracket to compressor mounting bolt.
9. Raise vehicle.
10. Right lower splash shield.
11. Three (3) front compressor mounting bolts.
12. Remove compressor down and out the bottom.
NOTICE: If replacing the compressor, see Refrigerant Oil Distribution. Specifications
INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Compressor and three (3) front mounting bolts.
2. Right lower splash shield.
3. Lower vehicle.
4. Lower rear compressor bracket to compressor bolt.
^ It is not necessary to reinstall stud.
5. Pressure switch and electrical connector.
6. Compressor/condenser hose assembly using new "0" ring seals.
7. Oil filter.
8. Serpentine drive belt.
WARNING: To avoid personal injury when rotating the serpentine belt tensioner, use a tight fitting 13 mm wrench that is at least 61 cm (24") long.
^ This operation can be done using available tool J 37059 (or equivalent).
9. Negative battery cable.
10. Evacuate, charge, and leak test A/C system.
11. Check system operation.