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A/C Compressor - Description






A/C COMPRESSOR






NOTE: Denso 10S20 compressor shown. Denso 10SR15 and 10SR17 compressors similar.

Vehicles with the 3.3L engine and the front heating-A/C system only are equipped with the Denso 10SR15 A/C compressor (1). Vehicles with the 2.8L, 3.3L and 3.8L engines and the optional rear heating-A/C system are equipped with the Denso 10SR17 A/C compressor. Vehicles with the 4.0L engine are equipped with the Denso 10S20 A/C compressor. All A/C compressors are a fixed displacement, five double-acting piston, reciprocating swash plate-type compressor. All compressors are clutch operated with suction and discharge ports (2) and have an integral high pressure relief valve (3) located near the rear of the compressor.

A label identifying the use of R-134a refrigerant and ND-8 PAG oil is located on each A/C compressor.