Compressor Replacement
TOOLS REQUIREDJ 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Remove the right sheet metal diagonal brace.
3. Remove the generator.
IMPORTANT: The A/C compressor is accessed through the right wheel opening.
4. Turn the steering wheel to the right before lifting the vehicle.
5. Raise and support the vehicle.
6. Remove the lower radiator air baffle.
7. Remove the engine splash shield from the right side.
8. Remove the bolt from the A/C compressor hose.
9. Disconnect the 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 mounting bolts from the front and from the rear A/C compressor.
13. Remove the top mounting bolts from the A/C compressor.
14. Remove the A/C compressor.
15. If replacing the compressor, drain and measure as much of the oil as possible from the removed compressor:
15.1. Drain the oil from both the suction and discharge ports of the removed compressor into a clean container.
15.2. Remove the compressor crankcase oil drain plug (1) and drain the crankcase oil into the same container.
15.3. Measure and record the amount of oil drained from the removed compressor.
This measurement will be used during installation of the replacement compressor.
15.4. Properly discard the used PAG oil.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
IMPORTANT: The replacement compressor is shipped without oil. Refer to Refrigerant System Capacities for compressor oil capacity.
1. Add the proper amount of PAG oil to the compressor crankcase.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
2. Install the compressor drain plug (1).
Tighten
Tighten the drain plug to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
3. Install the A/C compressor.
4. Install the A/C compressor front bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
5. Install the A/C compressor top bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
6. Install the A/C compressor rear bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
7. Install the A/C compressor hose bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
8. Install the sealing washers.
9. Connect the A/C compressor hose assembly to the rear of the A/C compressor.
10. Connect the electrical connector to the A/C compressor.
11. Install the engine splash shield to the right side.
12. Lower the vehicle.
13. Install the lower radiator air baffle.
14. Install the generator.
15. Install the right sheet metal diagonal brace.
16. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
17. Leak test the fittings of the component using J 39400-A.