Compressor HVAC: Service and Repair

Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor

Removal
1 Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Specifications
2
WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
3 Recover the A/C refrigerant. For additional information, refer to Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging Service and Repair
4 Remove the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to Accessory Drive Belt




5 Remove the accessory drive belt tensioner.
- Remove the bolt.
6 Remove the oil level indicator and tube. For additional information, refer to Oil Level Indicator and Tube
7 Remove the LH front wheel.




8
CAUTION: Immediately cap all refrigerant lines to prevent ingress of dirt and moisture.
Disconnect the refrigerant lines from the A/C compressor.
- Remove the 2 bolts.
- Remove and discard the 2 O-ring seals.




9 Disconnect the A/C clutch electrical connector.





10
NOTE:
1 A/C compressor bolt will remain captive until the mounting bracket is removed.
Release the A/C compressor.
- Remove the 3 bolts.





11 Remove the A/C compressor mounting bracket.
- Remove the 2 bolts.

12 Remove the A/C compressor.

Installation
1 Position the A/C compressor to the engine.
- If a new compressor is being installed, the required amount of refrigerant oil must be drained from it.
2 Install the A/C compressor mounting bracket.
- Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft).
3 Secure the A/C compressor.
- Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft).
4 Connect the A/C clutch electrical connector.
5
CAUTION: Lubricate the new seals with clean refrigerant oil.
Connect the refrigerant lines.
- Clean the component mating faces.
- Install the new O-ring seals.
- Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
6 Install the front wheel.
- Tighten the wheel nuts to 140 Nm (103 lb.ft).
7 Lower the vehicle.
8 Install the oil level indicator and tube. For additional information, refer to Oil Level Indicator and Tube
9 Install the accessory drive belt tensioner.
- Tighten the bolt to 40 Nm (30 lb.ft).

10 Install the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to Accessory Drive Belt

11 Fill the A/C system. For additional information, refer to Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging Service and Repair

12 Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Specifications