Compressor Replacement
TOOLS REQUIREDJ 39400-A Electronic Halogen Leak Detector
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
3. Remove the accessory drive belt.
4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
5. Remove the lower air deflector. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors (Upper) or Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors (Lower) in Cooling System.
6. Remove the right side engine splash shield.
7. Disconnect the electrical connector from the A/C compressor.
8. Remove and discard the sealing washers.
9. Remove the A/C compressor hose assembly at the A/C compressor.
10. Remove the bottom mounting bolt.
11. Remove the 2 top mounting bolts.
12. Remove the A/C compressor.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
IMPORTANT: Replacement A/C compressors are shipped without oil (dry). Add 60 ml (2 oz) of synthetic refrigerant oil (PAG).
1. Install the A/C compressor.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
2. Install the 2 top A/C compressor mounting bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the top A/C compressor bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
3. Install the bottom A/C compressor mounting bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the bottom A/C compressor bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
4. Install the sealing washers.
5. Connect the A/C compressor hose assembly to the A/C compressor.
6. Connect the electrical connector to the A/C compressor.
7. Install the right side engine splash shield.
8. Install the lower air deflector. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors (Upper) or Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors (Lower) in Cooling System.
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Install the accessory drive belt.
11. Install the air cleaner assembly.
12. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
13. Leak test the fittings of the component using J 39400-A.