Compressor Replacement

COMPRESSOR REPLACEMENT

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct.
3. Remove the drive belt.







4. Disconnect the A/C compressor clutch coil electrical connector (1).







5. Disconnect the A/C high pressure switch electrical connector (2).
6. Remove the compressor hose assembly from the compressor.

IMPORTANT Do not disconnect the compressor hose assembly from the condenser or the accumulator.

7. Remove the compressor sealing washers and discard.
8. Remove the nut and throttle control cable bracket from the throttle body.







9. Remove the compressor mounting bolts.
10. Remove the compressor from the vehicle.
11. If replacing the compressor, balance the refrigerant oil.








INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the new compressor to the vehicle.
2. Install the compressor mounting bolts.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions. Vehicle Damage Warnings


Tighten
Tighten the bolts to .........50 N.m (37 lb ft).

3. Install the throttle control cable bracket and nut to the throttle body.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to .....12 N.m (106 lb in).

4. Install new compressor hose assembly sealing washers.
5. Install the compressor hose assembly to the compressor.







6. Connect the A/C high pressure switch electrical connector (2).







7. Connect the A/C compressor clutch coil electrical connector (1).
8. Install the drive belt.
9. Install the air cleaner outlet duct.
10. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
11. Leak test the fittings components using the J 39400-A.