Compressor Replacement
Compressor Replacement
Tools Required
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector
Removal Procedure
1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging) .
2. Remove the cooling fan and shroud. Refer to Cooling Fan and Shroud Replacement (Cooling Fan and Shroud Replacement) .
3. Install a ratchet into the air conditioning (A/C) belt tensioner adapter opening.
4. Rotate the A/C belt tensioner clockwise in order to relieve the tension on the belt.
5. Remove the A/C belt from the A/C compressor.
6. Slowly release the tension on the A/C belt tensioner.
7. Remove the A/C discharge hose bolt from the A/C compressor.
8. Remove the A/C discharge hose from the A/C compressor.
9. Remove the A/C suction hose bolt from the A/C compressor.
10. Remove the A/C suction hose from the A/C compressor.
11. Discard the sealing washers.
12. Cap or tape all of the hose and line ends.
13. Disconnect the electrical connector from the A/C compressor coil.
14. Remove the A/C compressor mounting bolts.
15. Remove the A/C compressor (2) from the bracket (1).
16. If replacing the A/C compressor. Refer to Compressor Oil Balancing (Procedures) .
Installation Procedure
1. Add the proper amount of PAG oil to the compressor crankcase. Refer to Refrigerant System Capacities ([1][2]Capacity Specifications) .
2. Install the A/C compressor (2) to the bracket (1).
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .
3. Install the A/C compressor mounting bolts.
Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
4. Connect the electrical connector to the A/C compressor coil.
5. Remove the caps or tape from the hose and line ends.
6. Install the new sealing washers. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement (Sealing Washer Replacement) .
7. Install the A/C suction hose to the compressor.
8. Install the A/C suction hose bolt to the A/C compressor.
Tighten the bolt to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
9. Install the A/C discharge hose to the A/C compressor.
10. Install the A/C discharge hose bolt to the A/C compressor.
Tighten the bolt to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
11. Install the A/C drive belt. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Belt Replacement (Air Conditioning Compressor Belt Replacement) .
12. Install the cooling fan and shroud. Refer to Cooling Fan and Shroud Replacement (Cooling Fan and Shroud Replacement) .
13. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging) .
14. Leak test the fittings of the component using the J 39400-A .