Compressor Replacement

COMPRESSOR REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Recover the refrigerant.

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.

2. Remove the drive belt.
3. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
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 Refer to Compressor Oil Balancing.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. If a new A/C compressor is being installed, add 60 ml (2 oz) of PAG oil to the compressor.

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




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

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

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.