Compressor Replacement
TOOLS REQUIREDJ 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Recover the refrigerant.
2. Release the drive belt tension by lifting or rotating the drive belt tensioner with a breaker bar.
3. Remove the drive belt from the A/C compressor pulley and position the drive belt aside.
4. Slowly release the tension from the drive belt tensioner and remove the breaker bar.
5. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
6. Remove the splash shield from the right side of the engine.
7. Remove the lower air deflector.
8. Remove the A/C compressor hose bolt.
9. Disconnect the A/C compressor hose from A/C compressor.
10. Disconnect the electrical connector from the A/C compressor.
11. Remove and discard the sealing washers.
12. Remove the lower mounting bolt.
13. Remove the 2 upper mounting bolts.
14. Remove the A/C compressor from the vehicle.
15. If replacing the compressor, balance the compressor oil.
IMPORTANT: Replacement compressors are shipped without PAG oil
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the compressor drain plug (1).
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Tighten
Tighten the drain plug to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
2. Install the A/C compressor to the vehicle.
3. Install the 2 upper mounting bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
4. Install the lower mounting bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
5. Install the new sealing washers.
6. Install the A/C compressor hose assembly to the A/C compressor.
7. Install the A/C compressor hose bolt to the A/C compressor.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 33 N.m (24 lb ft).
8. Connect the electrical connector to the A/C compressor.
9. Install the lower air deflector.
10. Install the splash shield to the right side of the engine.
11. Lower the vehicle.
12. Release the drive belt tension by lifting or rotating the drive belt tensioner with a breaker bar.
13. Install the drive belt around the A/C compressor pulley.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the drive belt is aligned into the proper grooves of all pulleys.
14. Slowly release the tension from the drive belt tensioner and remove the breaker bar.
15. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system.
16. Using J 39400-A , leak test the fittings of the component.