Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement
Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement
Special Tools
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 Air Conditioning 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).
Warning: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).
3. Install the A/C compressor mounting bolts.
Tighten the bolts to 50 Nm (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 Nm (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 Nm (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 .