Compressor Replacement (W/ Denso)
TOOLS REQUIREDJ 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Install a ratchet into the belt tensioner adapter opening.
3. Rotate the belt tensioner counterclockwise in order to relieve the tension on the belt.
4. Remove the belt from the A/C compressor.
5. Slowly release the tension on the belt tensioner
6. Remove the discharge hose bolt from the A/C compressor.
7. Remove the discharge hose from the A/C compressor.
8. Remove the suction hose bolt from the A/C compressor.
9. Remove the suction hose from the A/C compressor.
10. Discard the sealing washers. Cap all of the openings.
11. Disconnect the electrical connections.
12. Remove the A/C compressor mounting bolts.
13. If replacing the A/C 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 pons of the removed A/C compressor into a clean container.
13.2. Measure and record the amount of oil drained from the removed A/C compressor.
This measurement will be used during installation of the replacement A/C compressor.
13.3. Properly discard the used PAG oil.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Add the proper amount of PAG oil to the compressor crankcase. Refer to Refrigerant System Capacities.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
2. Install the A/C compressor drain plug.
Tighten
Tighten the drain plug to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
3. Install the A/C compressor.
4. Install the A/C compressor mounting bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
5. Connect the electrical connection.
6. Install the A/C discharge hose to the compressor using new sealing washers.
7. Install the A/C discharge hose bolt to the A/C compressor.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
8. Install the A/C suction hose to the compressor using new sealing washers.
9. Install the A/C suction hose bolt to the A/C compressor.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
10. Install the drive belt.
11. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
12. Leak test the fittings of the component using the J 39400-A.