Compressor

REMOVAL

CAUTION: If installing a new air conditioning compressor due to an internal failure of the old unit, you must carry out the following procedures to remove contamination from the air conditioning system.
- If A/C flushing equipment is available, carry out flushing of the air conditioning system prior to installing a new air conditioning compressor.
- If A/C flushing equipment is not available, carry out filtering of the air conditioning system after a new air conditioning compressor has been installed.
- Install a new evaporator core orifice as directed by the A/C flushing or filtering procedure.
- Install a new suction accumulator as directed by the A/C flushing or filtering procedure.

NOTE: Installation of a new suction accumulator is not required when repairing the air conditioning system except when there is physical evidence of system contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the suction accumulator.

1. If flushing of the air conditioning system has not been performed, recover the refrigerant.
2. Position the vehicle on a hoist with the gear selector in NEUTRAL.







3. Remove the screws and the radiator air deflector.







4. Remove the screws and the RH engine and transmission splash shield.
5. Remove the drive belt from the A/C compressor pulley.







6. Disconnect the A/C clutch field coil electrical connector.







7. Loosen the A/C manifold and tube retaining bolt and detach the compressor manifold and tube.
- Discard the O-ring seals.

CAUTION: Plug all ports to prevent contamination from dirt or moisture.







8. Remove the four bolts and remove the A/C compressor.

INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure
- If filtering of the refrigerant system is not to be performed, lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil or equivalent.
- Install new O-rings lubricated in PAG oil or equivalent.
2. If filtering of the refrigerant system is not to be performed, evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system.