Compressor Replacement (VB6)
TOOLS REQUIREDJ 39400 Halogen Leak Detector
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Recover the refrigerant from the system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the accessary drive belt.
4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
5. Remove the right front tire. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
6. Remove the front air deflector.
7. Remove the right fascia extension.
8. Disconnect the brake line retaining clips from the engine frame in order to allow the brake lines to move during removal of the A/C compressor.
IMPORTANT: Seal the A/C compressor suction and discharge ports after the hoses are removed in order to keep contaminants from entering the A/C compressor and oil from draining out of the A/C compressor during removal.
9. Remove the nut from the discharge hose and disconnect the discharge hose from the A/C compressor.
10. Remove the nut from the suction hose and disconnect the suction hose fitting from the A/C compressor.
11. Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
12. Remove the A/C compressor mounting fasteners (1).
13. Remove the remaining compressor fasteners.
14. Rotate the A/C compressor in order to allow the A/C compressor to exit through the wheelhouse opening.
15. Remove the A/C compressor from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the A/C compressor through the wheelhouse opening.
2. Position the A/C compressor on the bracket.
3. Install the A/C compressor mounting fasteners (1) and hand tighten the fasteners.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
4. Install the remaining fasteners.
Tighten
Tighten the A/C compressor mounting fasteners to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
IMPORTANT: Inspect the seal washers for damage before reinstalling the A/C lines and hoses.
If any damage is noted during inspection, the suspect seal must be replaced.
Flat washer type seals do not require lubrication.
5. Connect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
6. Connect the suction hose to the A/C compressor.
Tighten
Tighten the suction hose fastener to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
7. Connect the discharge hose to compressor and install the fastener.
Tighten
Tighten the discharge hose fastener to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
8. Reconnect the brake line retaining clips to the frame.
9. Install the accessary drive belt.
10. Install the fascia extension.
11. Install the front air deflector.
12. Reinstall the right front tire. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
13. Lower the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
14. Connect the negative battery cable.
15. Recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
16. Leak test the fittings component using J 39400.
For a description of the RPO Code(s) shown in this article/images refer to the RPO Code List found at Vehicle/Application ID. RPO Codes