Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement
Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (6.6L)
Special Tools
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector
Removal Procedure
1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging).
2. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement (Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement).
3. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (Service and Repair).
4. Remove the discharge hose bolt (1) from the A/C compressor.
5. Remove the discharge hose (4) from the A/C compressor.
6. Remove the suction hose bolt (2) from the A/C compressor.
7. Remove the suction hose (3) from the A/C compressor.
8. Discard the sealing washers. Cap all of the openings.
9. Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connection.
10. Remove the A/C compressor mounting bolts.
11. Remove the A/C compressor from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
1. If replacing the A/C compressor, balance the compressor oil. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Balancing (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the caps or tape from the hose and line ends.
3. Install the A/C compressor.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).
4. Install the A/C compressor mounting bolts and tighten to50 Nm (37 lb ft).
5. Connect the A/C compressor electrical connection.
6. Install new sealing washers on the A/C compressor hoses. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement (Sealing Washer Replacement).
7. Install the A/C discharge hose (4) to the compressor.
8. Install the A/C discharge hose bolt (1) to the A/C compressor and tighten to16 Nm (12 lb ft).
9. Install the A/C suction hose (3) to the compressor.
10. Install the A/C suction hose bolt (2) to the A/C compressor and tighten to16 Nm (12 lb ft).
11. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (Service and Repair).
12. Install the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement (Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement).
13. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging).
14. Leak test the fittings of the component using the J 39400-A .