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
2 Raise and support the vehicle.
3 Recover the A/C refrigerant.
4 Release the throttle body. For additional information, refer to Throttle Body Service and Repair




5 Release the accessory drive belt.
- Rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner counter-clockwise, using a 3/8 " drive wrench.




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




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





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





11
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.





12 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.
8 Install the throttle body. For additional information, refer to Throttle Body Service and Repair
9 Connect the battery ground cable and install the cover. For additional information, refer to Specifications

10 Recharge the A/C system.