Compressor Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

IMPORTANT: When replacing a failed compressor, inspect the expansion orifice tube for material build up. Clean or replace as necessary. Refer to Expansion (Orifice) Tube Replacement.




1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Remove the drive belt.
3. Raise the vehicle.
4. Remove the right front fender liner.
5. Disconnect the electrical connection from the compressor.




6. Remove the hose assembly mounting bolt from the compressor.
7. Remove the hose assembly from the compressor.
8. Remove and discard the sealing washers.




9. Remove the compressor mounting bolts.
10. Remove the compressor and the spacer.
11. If you will replace the same compressor, drain and measure as much of the oil from the compressor as possible using the following procedure:
11.1. Drain the oil from both the suction and the discharge ports into a clean container.
11.2. Remove the compressor crankcase oil drain plug and drain the crankcase oil into the same container.
11.3. Measure and record the amount of oil drained from the compressor. This measurement will be used during the compressor installation procedure.
11.4. 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 compressor.

Tighten
Tighten the drain bolt (1) to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).




3. Install the spacer and the compressor.
4. Install the compressor bolts to the engine.

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




5. Install new sealing washers to the compressor.
6. Install the hose assembly to the compressor.
7. Install the hose assembly bolt to the compressor.

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




8. Connect the electrical connection to the compressor.
9. Install the right front fender liner.
10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Install the drive belt.
12. Evacuate and charge the refrigerant system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.