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Compressor Replacement

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Recover the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Remove the drive belt.
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
4. Remove the right front fender liner.
5. Disconnect the clutch electrical connector from the compressor.
6. Remove the EVAP canister purge solenoid valve from the compressor mounting stud.
7. Remove the compressor hose assembly from the compressor.
8. Remove the two bolts (5) holding the compressor to the oil pan.
9. Remove the upper two mounting bolts (2, 3).
10. Remove the compressor.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

IMPORTANT: NEW A/C compressors are shipped WITHOUT poly-alkylene glycol (PAG) oil.




1. If a NEW A/C compressor is being installed, add 60 ml (2 oz) of PAG oil to the compressor.
2. If reinstalling the OLD A/C compressor perform the following:
^ Drain, measure and record the amount of PAG oil from both the suction and discharge ports and the crankcase in the A/C compressor.
^ If the measured amount of PAG oil drained is less than or equal to 60 ml (2 oz), add 60 ml (2 oz) of new, clean PAG oil to the A/C compressor.
^ If the measured amount of PAG oil drained is greater than 60 ml (2 oz), add the same amount of new, clean PAG oil to the A/C compressor.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the compressor Crankcase oil drain bolt (1) to the replacement compressor.

Tighten
Tighten the compressor crankcase oil drain bolt to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).




4. Install the compressor (4) and loosely install the upper two compressor mounting bolts (2) and (3).
5. Loosely install the two oil pan to compressor bolts (5).

Tighten
5.1. Tighten the upper compressor mounting bolts (2) and (3) to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
5.2. Tighten the compressor to oil pan bolts (5) to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

6. Connect the clutch electrical connector.
7. Install the compressor hose assembly to the compressor.
8. Install the EVAP canister purge solenoid valve to the compressor mounting stud.
9. Install the right front fender liner.
10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Install the drive belt.
12. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
13. Leak test the fittings of the component using the J 39400-A.