A/C - Compressor Bracket Replacement

Model: Sedona [GQ]

Group: Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (71)

Number: KT2006120801

Date: Friday, December 08, 2006

Area: N. America

Subject:
2002-2005 Sedona (GQ) A/C Compressor Bracket Replacement (Engine - 027)

- Description

This bulletin provides the process for replacement of the A/C Compressor Bracket on 2002 - 2005 MY Sedona (GQ).





Some 2002 - 2005 MY Sedona (GQ) vehicles may exhibit a humming noise and vibration when the A/C is turned on. To address this condition, replace the A/C Compressor Bracket with part number 1K52Y 15810FFF.

- Effective Vehicle Information

AFFECTED PRODUCTION RANGE:
2002-2005 Sedona

- Service Procedure

INSPECTION PROCEDURE:

Prior to performing any work, verify that the vehicle exhibits a humming noise and vibration when the A/C is turned on.

REPAIR PROCEDURE:





1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Loosen the 3 mounting bolts (10 mm) to remove the air intake hose.





3. Loosen 1 low side pressure line mounting bracket bolt (10 mm).





4. Connect A/C charge & recovery system to vehicle, and recover all R-134a refrigerant from the A/C system.





5. Lift the vehicle off the ground and loosen the 10 mounting bolts (10 mm) to remove the under cover.





6. Remove the right front wheel and wheel house shield.





7. Remove the serpentine drive belt by first loosening the center bolt of the pulley.





8. Loosen the adjustment bolt and remove the belt.





9. Remove the idler pulley bracket from the main A/C bracket by removing the 3 bolts (14 mm).





10. Remove the A/C high and low pressure lines from A/C compressor by loosening 2 bolts (14 mm).

11. Disconnect the compressor clutch wiring, then remove the compressor from bracket by loosening 4 bolts (14 mm).

*NOTICE:
Do Not turn the compressor up-side down; keep in ti's upright position, or oil may leak from high and low side ports.





12. Disconnect the alternator wiring connector and loosen the 4 bolts (14 mm) to remove the alternator.





13. Loosen the 5 bolts (14 mm) to remove the original A/C compressor bracket.





14. Remove the idler pulley bracket from the new A/C compressor bracket before installation.

15. Using the reverse process reinstall all components making sure all AC System sealing surfaces are dry and clean.

* CAUTION:
Be sure to add a small amount of "PAG" oil to A/C line O-rings before assembly.

16. Using the A/C charge & recovery system, apply a vacuum to the vehicle and check for any leakage.

17. After confirming no leakage, charge the A/C system with PAG oil. (Min. 30 cc)

18. Charge the A/C system with correct amount of R-134a refrigerant.

^ Production Date - Job 1 to 06-21-03 1000 gram

^ Production Date - 06-22-03 to 11-22-04 1150 gram

^ Production Date - 11-23-04 and later 1050 gram

19. Verify proper engine, alternator and AC operation, confirm correction of original A/C humming noise.





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