Compressor HVAC: Service and Repair

Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor

Special Service Tools






Engine support bracket

303-021





Engine lifting brackets

303-749

Removal
1 Remove the cover and disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Specifications [1][2]Battery
2 Raise and support the vehicle.
3 Remove the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to Accessory Drive Belt - Vehicles With: Supercharger Accessory Drive Belt
4 Recover the A/C refrigerant.




5
CAUTION: Protect the paintwork during this operation.
Using the special tools, support the engine.
6 Remove the LH heated oxygen sensor (HO2S). For additional information, refer to Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S)
7 Remove the LH engine mount. For additional information, refer to Engine Mount LH Engine Mount LH




8 With assistance, remove the A-frame.
- Remove the 6 bolts.




9 Release the A/C compressor.
- Remove the 3 bolts.





10
CAUTION: Immediately cap all refrigerant lines to prevent ingress of dirt and moisture.
Disconnect the refrigerant lines from the A/C compressor.
- Remove the 2 bolts.
- Remove and discard the 2 O-ring seals.





11 Remove the A/C compressor.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.

Installation
1 Install the A/C compressor.
- Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft).
- Connect the electrical connector.
2
CAUTION: Lubricate the new seals with clean refrigerant oil.
Connect the refrigerant lines.
- Clean the component mating faces.
- Install the new O-ring seals.
- Tighten the bolts to 9 Nm (7 lb.ft).
3 With assistance, install the A-frame.
- Tighten the bolts to 55 Nm (40 lb.ft).
4 Install the LH engine mount. For additional information, refer to Engine Mount LH Engine Mount LH
5 Install the HO2S. For additional information, refer to Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S)
6 Remove the special tools.
7 Install the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to Accessory Drive Belt - Vehicles With: Supercharger Accessory Drive Belt
8 Connect the battery ground cable and install the cover. For additional information, refer to Specifications [1][2]Battery
9 Recharge the A/C system.