Compressor Replacement

Compressor Installation (Serpentine Belt):

Remove or Disconnect

1. Battery ground cable.
2. Compressor clutch connector
3. Refrigerant from the system.
4. Belt.
^ Loosen the idler pulley adjustment screw.
5. Engine cover
6. Air cleaner
7. Fitting and muffler assembly.
^ Cap or plug all open connections.
8. Mounting bracket bolts.
9. Compressor bracket.
10. Engine oil tube support bracket bolt and nut.
11. Clutch ground lead.
12. Compressor

Important
^ Drain and measure the oil. Check for contamination.

Install or Connect

1. Oil to the compressor

Important
^ Replace with fresh oil. If the system was serviced, install a full, fresh charge of refrigerant oil.

2. Compressor.
^ Position to the mounting bracket.
3. Mounting bracket bolts.
4. Connector assembly to the rear of the compressor

Important
^ Use new seals (O-rings) coated with clean refrigerant oil.

5. Electrical lead to the coil.
6. Compressor belt.

Adjust
^ Tighten the idler pulley adjustment screw. Measure the belt tension with J23600-B.

7. Battery ground cable.
8. Refrigerant to the system.
^ Evacuate, charge and leak test.
9. Air Cleaner.
10. Engine cover