Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement

Compressor Replacement

Tools Required
^ J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

Removal Procedure
1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Power Steering and Air Conditioning.
3. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement.
4. Remove the intake air resonator and reposition for compressor clearance. Refer to Air Cleaner Intake Duct Replacement.
5. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
6. Remove the front air deflector. Refer to Air Deflector Replacement.





7. Remove the compressor mounting bolt (3) from the compressor.
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Loosen the compressor mounting bolts (1) until the threads are disengaged.





10. Remove the suction line bolt at the compressor.
11. Disconnect the suction line from the compressor.
12. Remove and discard the O-ring seals.





13. Remove the discharge line bolt at the compressor.
14. Disconnect the discharge line from the compressor.
15. Remove and discard the O-ring seals.





16. Disconnect the electrical connector (2) from the compressor.
17. Rotate the compressor. Remove the compressor from the vehicle.

Important: While removing the compressor from the vehicle, the power steering line may need to be flexed.

18. Replace the desiccant bag if the following conditions exist. Refer to Desiccant Bag Replacement.
^ Color of PAG oil is brown or black
^ Presence of foreign substances
19. Remove the compressor mounting bolts from the compressor.
20. If you are replacing the compressor, balance the compressor oil. Refer to Compressor Oil Balancing.

Installation Procedure





1. Partially install the compressor.
2. Install the compressor mounting bolts (1) finger tight.
Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.





3. Install the new O-ring seals to the line fittings. Refer to O-Ring Replacement.
4. Install the suction line to the compressor.
5. Install the suction line bolt to the compressor.
Tighten the nut to 9.8 N.m (87 lb in).





6. Install the new O-ring seals to the line fittings. Refer to O-Ring Replacement.
7. Install the discharge line to the compressor.
8. Install the discharge line bolt to the compressor.
Tighten the nut to 9.8 N.m (87 lb in).





9. Connect the electrical connector (2).
10. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
11. Install the compressor mounting stud (3) finger tight.
Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
12. Install the front air deflector. Refer to Air Deflector Replacement - Front.
13. Lower the vehicle.
14. Reposition intake air resonator and install. Refer to Air Cleaner Intake Duct Replacement.
15. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement.
16. Install the engine drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Power Steering and Air Conditioning.
17. Evacuate and recharge the refrigerant system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
18. Leak test the fitting of the repaired or reinstalled component using the J 39400-A.