Compressor HVAC: Service and Repair

Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor - 3.2L

Removal

CAUTION: Make sure that the specified amount of refrigerant oil is added.

1. Remove the cover and disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Recover the air conditioning (A/C) refrigerant.
3. Remove the engine cover.
4. Remove the battery tray.
5. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
6. Remove the A/C compressor, upper support bracket.





7. Remove the A/C compressor, lower support bracket.





8. Release the accessory drive belt tension.





CAUTION:
^ Make sure that all openings are sealed. Use new blanking caps.
^ Extreme cleanliness must be exercised when handling these components.

9. Disconnect the A/C compressor refrigerant lines.





10. Remove the A/C Compressor.





Installation
1. Install the A/C compressor.

Torque: 25 Nm

CAUTION: Lubricate the new seals with clean refrigerant oil.

2. Connect the A/C compressor refrigerant lines.

Torque: 24 Nm

3. Install the accessory drive belt.
4. Install the A/C compressor, lower support bracket.

Torque: 25 Nm

5. Install the A/C compressor, upper support bracket.

Torque:
M10.45 Nm
M8.25 Nm
M6.10 Nm

6. Install the air cleaner assembly.
7. Install the battery tray.
8. Recharge the A/C system.
9. Install the engine cover.
10. Connect the battery ground cable and install the cover.