Compressor

NOTES:
^ Vehicles that have an inoperative A/C compressor due to internal causes should have the refrigerant system cleaned to remove any debris or contaminants that may be present, to prevent damage to the replacement A/C compressor.
^ When an A/C compressor fails and internal damage occurs, A/C system contaminants can be produced in several ways. Refrigerant loss, poor lubrication, and internal component failure can cause a number of physical and chemical reactions inside the A/C compressor, resulting in the addition of contaminants to the A/C system.
^ Regular flushing procedures will not remove this type of contamination from the system. Therefore, the A/C system filtering procedure MUST be performed before a new A/C compressor can be installed.

REMOVAL

NOTE: Whenever the A/C compressor is replaced, the suction accumulator/drier and the A/C evaporator core orifice should also be replaced.

1. Discharge the A/C system.





2. Loosen the drive belt tensioner.
3. Remove the drive belt from the A/C compressor.
4. Raise and support the vehicle.
5. Remove the undercover and the front fender splash shield.
6. Disconnect the A/C clutch wires at the A/C compressor clutch field coil connector.





7. Remove the manifold bolt. Immediately plug all A/C compressor and manifold openings to keep moisture and dirt out of the system.





8. Remove the four air conditioner bolts.
9. Remove the A/C compressor from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION

NOTE: Filter the A/C system whenever contaminants are found in the A/C compressor.

1. Position the A/C compressor and install the A/C compressor bolts. Tighten the air conditioner bolts to 41-61 N.m (31-44 lb-ft).
2. Remove the plugs and install new 0-rings lubricated with clean refrigerant oil on the manifold.
3. Position the manifold and install the manifold bolt. Tighten the manifold bolt to 16-26 N.m (12-19 lb-ft).
4. Connect the A/C clutch wires to the A/C compressor clutch field coil connector.
5. Install the undercover and the front fender splash shield.
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Attach the drive belt to the A/C compressor and check for proper tension.
8. Leak test, evacuate, and charge the A/C system.