A/C Compressor - Installation

COMPRESSOR, A/C

CAUTION: Be certain to adjust the refrigerant system oil level when replacing an A/C compressor Refrigerant Oil Level . Failure to properly adjust the refrigerant oil level can prevent the A/C system from operating as designed and can cause serious A/C compressor damage.

CAUTION: The A/C receiver/drier must be replaced if an internal failure of the A/C compressor has occurred A/C Receiver Drier - Removal . Failure to replace the A/C Receiver Drier can cause serious damage to the replacement A/C compressor.

CAUTION: On late model year gasoline engine equipped vehicles with automatic transaxle, the A/C condenser/receiver/drier assembly must be replaced if an internal failure of the A/C compressor has occurred. Failure to replace the A/C condenser/receiver/drier assembly can cause serious damage to the replacement A/C compressor.

NOTE: When replacing multiple A/C system components, see the Refrigerant Oil Capacities chart to determine how much oil should be removed from the new A/C compressor Refrigerant Oil Level .

NOTE: Replacement of the refrigerant line O-ring seals and gaskets is required anytime a refrigerant line is disconnected. Failure to replace the rubber O-ring seals and metal gaskets could result in a refrigerant system leak.

NOTE: Gasoline engine model shown in illustrations. Diesel engine model similar.





1. If the A/C compressor (1) is being replaced, refrigerant oil must first be drained from the new A/C compressor. When replacing multiple A/C system components, see the Refrigerant Oil Capacities chart to determine how much oil should be added to the refrigerant system Refrigerant Oil Level. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
2. Position the A/C compressor into the engine compartment.
3. Install the three bolts (2) that secure the A/C compressor to the engine. Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).





4. Remove the tape or plugs from the compressor ports and the refrigerant line fittings.
5. Lubricate new rubber O-ring seals with clean refrigerant oil and install them and new gaskets onto the refrigerant line fittings. Use only the specified O-rings as they are made of a special material for the R-134a system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
6. Connect the A/C discharge line (3) and the A/C suction line (4) to the A/C compressor (5).
7. Install the nuts (1) that secure the A/C suction and discharge lines to the A/C compressor. Tighten the nuts to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
8. Connect the compressor control valve wire lead (2) or clutch coil lead, depending on application, to the engine wire harness.
9. Install the accessory drive belt Serpentine Accessory Drive Belt - Installation.
10. On gasoline engine models;
a. install the drive belt splash shield.
b. reposition the front portion of the right front wheelhouse splash shield Splash Shield - Installation.
c. install the right front wheel Tires and Wheels - Installation.
11. Reconnect the negative battery cable.

CAUTION: Do NOT run the engine with a vacuum pump in operation or with a vacuum present within the A/C system when equipped with the Denso 6SEU16 variable displacement compressor. Failure to follow this caution will result in serious A/C compressor damage.

12. Evacuate and charge the refrigerant system Refrigerant System Charge.