Compressor Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39500 A/C Refrigerant Recovery, Recycling, and Recharging (ACR4) System




1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging. Service and Repair
2. Remove the accessory drive belt.
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
4. Remove the A/C compressor splash shield (1).




5. Remove the transmission oil cooler line from the brackets.




6. Remove the retaining bolt from the A/C compressor hose.
7. Remove the wiring harness clip and reposition.
8. Remove the front mounting nuts and the rear mounting bolt from the A/C compressor.
9. Remove the A/C compressor.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the A/C compressor.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the mounting nuts to the A/C compressor.

Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

3. Install the mounting bolt to the A/C compressor.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).

4. Install the retaining bolt to the A/C compressor hose.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).




5. Install the wiring harness clip.
6. Install the transmission oil cooler line into the brackets.




7. Install the A/C compressor splash shield (1).
8. Install the bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Install the accessory drive belt.
11. Recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
12. Leak test the system. Refer to Leak Testing. Testing and Inspection