Compressor HVAC: Service and Repair

COMPRESSOR

Removal and Installation for Compressor







CAUTION: For installation, tighten the compressor bolts in the order as shown.

REMOVAL

1.Discharge the refrigerant. Service and Repair.
2.Partially drain the engine cooling system. Procedures.
3.Disconnect the battery negative and positive terminals.
4.Remove the front RH wheel and tire using power tool. Adjustment.
5.Remove the engine under cover. Exploded View.
6.Remove the RH fender protector side cover and the RH fender protector. Removal And Installation.
7.Remove the engine room cover.
8.Remove the air cleaner assembly. Service and Repair.
9.Remove the upper radiator hose.
10.Remove the battery and battery tray. Service and Repair.
11.Remove the engine cooling fan and shroud assembly. Removal and Installation.
12.Disconnect the high-pressure flexible hose and low-pressure flexible hose from the compressor.

CAUTION:
- Cap or wrap the joint of the hose with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of any contaminants.
13.Reposition the power steering hose out of the way.
14.Disconnect the compressor connector.
15.Release the drive belt tension and reposition the drive belt off of the compressor clutch pulley. Refer to
Removal and Replacement.
16.Remove the RH compressor bolts.
17.Remove the front compressor bolts using power tool.
18.Disconnect the compressor wire harness clip from the compressor.
19.Remove the compressor.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
- For installation, tighten the compressor bolts in the order as shown.
- Do not reuse O-rings.
- Apply A/C oil to the O-rings of the low-pressure flexible hose and high-pressure flexible hose for installation.
- After charging the A/C refrigerant, check for leaks. Checking Of Refrigerant Leaks.