Compressor Replacement

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Recover the refrigerant.
2. Remove the accessory drive belt.
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
4. Remove the splash shield from the right side of the engine.
5. Remove the lower air deflector.
6. Remove the A/C compressor hose bolt.
7. Disconnect the A/C compressor hose from A/C compressor.
8. Disconnect the electrical connector from the A/C compressor.
9. Remove and discard the sealing washers.




10. Remove the lower mounting bolt.
11. Remove the 2 upper mounting bolts.
12. Remove the A/C compressor from the vehicle.




13. If replacing the compressor, drain and measure as much of the oil as possible from the removed compressor:
13.1. Drain the oil from both the suction and discharge ports of the removed compressor into a clean container.
13.2. Remove the compressor crankcase oil drain plug (1) and drain the crankcase oil into the same container.
13.3. Measure and record the amount of oil drained from the removed compressor. This measurement will be used during installation of the replacement compressor.
13.4. Properly discard the used PAG oil.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

IMPORTANT: The replacement compressor is shipped without PAG oil. Refer to Refrigerant System Capacities for compressor oil capacity.




1. Add the proper amount of PAG oil to the compressor crankcase.
2. Install the compressor drain plug.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Tighten the compressor drain plug (1).

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




4. Install the A/C compressor to the vehicle.
5. Install the 2 upper mounting bolts.

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

6. Install the lower mounting bolt.

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

7. Install the new sealing washers.
8. Install the A/C compressor hose assembly to the A/C compressor.
9. Install the A/C compressor hose bolt to the A/C compressor.

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

10. Connect the electrical connector to the A/C compressor.
11. Install the lower air deflector.
12. Install the splash shield to the right side of the engine.
13. Lower the vehicle.
14. Install the accessory drive belt.
15. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
16. Using J 39400-A, leak test the fittings of the component.