Compressor Replacement

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Remove the drive belt.
3. Remove the right front fender liner.
4. Disconnect the clutch electrical connector from the compressor.
5. Remove the EVAP canister purge solenoid valve from the compressor mounting stud.
6. Remove the bolt holding the compressor hose assembly to the compressor.
7. Remove the compressor hose assembly from the compressor.
8. Remove and discard the sealing washers.
9. Remove 2 bolts (5) holding the compressor to the oil pan.
10. Remove the upper 2 mounting bolts (2, 3).
11. Remove the compressor.
12. If replacing the same compressor, drain and measure as much of the oil from the compressor as possible using the following procedure:
12.1. Drain the oil from both the suction and the discharge ports into a clean container.
12.2. Remove the compressor crankcase oil drain plug and drain the crankcase oil into the same container.
12.3. Measure and record the amount of oil drained from the compressor. This measurement will be used during the compressor installation procedure.
12.4. Properly discard the used PAG oil.


INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

IMPORTANT: NEW A/C compressors are shipped WITHOUT poly-alkylene glycol (PAG) oil. Use of the incorrect PAG oil can result in compressor failure.




1. If a NEW A/C compressor is being installed, add 60 ml (2 oz) of PAG Oil to the compressor.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the crankcase oil drain bolt (1) to the replacement compressor.

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




3. Install the compressor (4) and loosely install the upper 2 compressor mounting bolts (2,3).
4. Loosely install the 2 oil pan to compressor bolts (5).

Tighten
4.1. Tighten the mounting bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
4.2. Tighten the oil pan bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

5. Connect the clutch electrical connector.
6. Install NEW sealing washers to the compressor ports.
7. Install the compressor hose assembly to the compressor.
8. Install the bolt holding the compressor hose assembly to the compressor.

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

9. Install the EVAP canister purge solenoid valve to the compressor mounting stud.
10. Install the right front fender liner.
11. Install the drive belt.
12. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
13. Leak test the fittings of the component using J 39400-A.