Compressor Replacement

Remove or Disconnect
1. Recover refrigerant from A/C system.
2. Serpentine drive belt.
3. Right tire and wheel assembly.
4. Compressor splash shield.
5. Engine splash shield and retainer.
6. Oil filter.
7. Oil cooler lines at oil filter adapter.
8. Compressor electrical connection.
9. One bolt securing compressor inlet and outlet line fitting.
10. Compressor from mounting bracket.
11. Mounting bracket and brace from engine.


Install or Connect

1. Compressor mounting bracket to vehicle.

Tighten

^ Front bracket bolts 44 N.m (32 lb. ft.).
^ Rear Bracket stud(s) 24 N.m (18 lb. ft.).
^ Rear bracket nuts 31 N.m (23 lb. ft.).

2. Compressor to vehicle.

Tighten

^ Rear mounting bolts 24 N.m (18 lb. ft.).
^ Front mounting bolts 47 N.m (35 lb. ft.).

3. Compressor inlet and outlet line fitting.

Tighten

^ Compressor line fitting bolt to 33 N.m (24 lb. ft.).

4. Compressor electrical connection.
5. Oil cooler lines at oil filter adapter.
6. Oil filter.
7. Compressor and engine splash shields.
8. Tire and wheel assembly.
^ Lower vehicle.
9. Serpentine drive belt.
10. Evacuate and charge system.
11. Leak test all refrigerant connections.