Compressor Replacement
TOOLS REQUIREDJ 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Recover the refrigerant.
2. Release the drive belt tension by lifting or rotating the drive belt tensioner with a breaker bar.
3. Remove the drive belt from the A/C compressor pulley and position the drive belt aside.
4. Slowly release the tension from the drive belt tensioner and remove the breaker bar.
5. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
6. Remove the lower air deflector.
7. Remove the right side engine splash shield.
8. Remove the A/C compressor hose bolt.
9. Disconnect the A/C compressor hose from the A/C compressor.
10. Remove and discard the sealing washers.
11. Disconnect the electrical connector from the A/C compressor.
12. Remove the lower A/C compressor mounting bolts.
13. Remove the upper A/C compressor mounting bolts.
14. Remove the A/C compressor.
15. If replacing the compressor, balance the compressor oil.
IMPORTANT: Replacement compressors are shipped without PAG oil
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the compressor drain plug (1).
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Tighten
Tighten the drain plug to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
2. Install the A/C compressor.
3. Install the A/C compressor upper mounting bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
4. Install the A/C compressor lower mounting bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
5. Install the new sealing washers.
6. Install the A/C compressor hose assembly to the A/C compressor.
7. Install the A/C compressor hose nut to the compressor.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 33 N.m (24 lb ft).
8. Connect the electrical connector to the A/C compressor.
9. Install the lower air deflector.
10. Install the right side engine splash shield.
11. Lower the vehicle.
12. Release the drive belt tension by lifting or rotating the drive belt tensioner with a breaker bar.
13. Install the drive belt around the A/C compressor pulley.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the drive belt is aligned into the proper grooves of all pulleys.
14. Slowly release the tension from the drive belt tensioner and remove the breaker bar.
15. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system.
16. Leak test the fittings of the component using J 39400-A.