Compressor Sealing Washers Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.Service and Repair

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the battery heat shield.
4. Remove the compressor hose to compressor retaining bolt.

IMPORTANT: Cap or tape the open compressor hose and the compressor immediately.

5. Disconnect the compressor hose from the compressor, discard the seal washers and cap or tape the hose end and the compressor to prevent contamination.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Remove the cap or tape from the compressor hose end (2) and the compressor (3).
2. Using a lint-free clean, dry cloth, carefully clean the sealing surfaces of the compressor hose (2) and the compressor (3).
3. Lightly coat the new seal washers (1) with mineral base 525 viscosity refrigerant oil.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT allow any of the mineral base 525 viscosity refrigerant oil on the seal washers to enter the refrigerant system.

4. Carefully slide the new seal washers (1) onto the compressor hose (2) until seated.




5. Install the compressor hose to the compressor.
6. Install the compressor hose to compressor retaining bolt.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

IMPORTANT: After tightening the compressor hose (3) to the compressor (2), there should be a slight sealing washer gap (1) of approximately 1.2 mm (3/64 in) between the compressor hose (3) and the compressor (2).




7. Tighten the compressor hose to compressor retaining bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the compressor hose to compressor retaining bolt to 26 N.m (19 lb ft).

8. Connect the negative battery cable.

Tighten
Tighten the negative battery cable bolt to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

9. Install the battery heat shield.
10. Program the transmitters. Refer to Transmitter Programming/Synchronization in Keyless Entry.
11. Evacuate and charge the refrigerant system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.Service and Repair
12. Check the compressor hose to compressor joint for leaks. Refer to Leak Testing.Leak Testing