Compressor Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery.

2. Discharge the air conditioning system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery

3. Remove the accessory drive belt.

4. Remove the compressor drive belt.

5. Drain the cooling system.

6. Remove the coolant pump.

7. Disconnect the compressor electrical connector.

IMPORTANT: Cap or plug the open compressor hose immediately.

8. Disconnect the compressor hose from the compressor.

9. Remove the compressor mounting stud and nut.

10. Remove the compressor mounting bolts.

11. Remove the compressor form the vehicle.


INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

1. Install the compressor in the vehicle.

2. Install the compressor mounting stud and nut.
- Tighten the compressor mounting stud to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
- Tighten the compressor mounting stud nut to 50 N.m (37 lb. ft).

NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the compressor mounting bolts.
- Tighten the compressor mounting bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb. ft).

4. Install the compressor hose and new seal washers.
- Coat the new seal washers with clean 525 refrigerant oil.
- Tighten the compressor hose bolt to the compressor to 26 N.m (19 lb. in).

5. Connect the compressor electrical connector.

6. Install the coolant pump.

7. Install the compressor drive belt.

8. Install the accessory drive belt.

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

9. Connect the negative battery cable.

10. Refill the cooling system.

11. Evacuate and charge the air conditioning system. Refer to Evacuation and A/C Charging Using ACR4.