Compressor Replacement
TOOLS REQUIREDJ 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Remove the accessory drive belt.
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
4. Remove the right front wheelhouse liner.
5. Remove the lower air deflector.
6. Remove the wiring harness bracket bolt.
7. Disconnect the electrical connector from the compressor.
8. Disconnect the electrical connector from the A/C pressure sensor.
9. Remove the A/C compressor hose bolt.
10. Remove the A/C compressor hose from the compressor.
11. Remove the front compressor mounting nuts.
12. Remove the bolt from the rear of the compressor.
13. Remove the compressor.
14. If replacing the compressor, drain and measure as much of the oil as possible from the removed compressor:
14.1. Drain the oil from both the suction and discharge ports of the removed compressor into a clean container.
14.2. Remove the compressor crankcase oil drain plug and drain the crankcase oil into the same container.
14.3. Measure and record the amount of oil drained from the removed compressor.
This measurement will be used during installation of the replacement compressor.
14.4. Properly dispose the used PAG oil.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Add the proper amount of PAG oil to the compressor. Refer to Refrigerant System Capacities.
2. Install the compressor.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Install the mounting nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
4. Install the rear bolt to the compressor.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
5. Install the A/C compressor hose to the compressor.
6. Install the hose mounting nut.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
7. Install the wiring harness bracket and bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
8. Connect the electrical connections to the compressor.
9. Connect the electrical connection to the A/C pressure sensor.
10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Install the accessory drive belt.
12. Recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
13. Leak test the component fittings using the J 39400-A.
14. Install the lower air deflector.
15. Install the wheelhouse liner.