Compressor Replacement
TOOLS REQUIREDJ 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Recover the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Remove the drive belt.
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
4. Remove the right front fender liner.
5. Disconnect the compressor clutch electrical connector.
6. Remove the compressor hose assembly from the compressor.
7. Remove the compressor bolts (2) and (4).
8. Remove the compressor (3).
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
IMPORTANT: NEW A/C compressors are shipped WITHOUT Poly-alkylene Glycol (PAG) oil.
1. If a NEW A/C compressor is being installed, add 60 ml (2 oz), add 60 ml (2 oz) of PAG oil to the compressor.
2. If reinstalling the OLD A/C compressor perform the following:
^ Drain, measure and record the amount of PAG oil from both the suction and discharge ports and the crankcase in the A/C compressor.
^ If the measured amount of PAG oil drained is less than or equal to 60 ml (2 oz), add 60 ml (2 oz) of new, clean PAG oil to the A/C compressor.
^ If the measured amount of PAG oil drained is greater than 60 ml (2 oz), add the same amount of new clean PAG oil to the A/C compressor.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Install the compressor crankcase oil drain bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the compressor crankcase oil drain bolt to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
4. Install the compressor (3) to the compressor mounting bracket (1).
5. Install the compressor mounting bolts (4) and (2).
Tighten
5.1. Tighten the front compressor mounting bolts (4) to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).
5.2. Tighten the rear compressor mounting bolt (2) to 65 N.m (45 lb ft).
6. Install the compressor hose assembly to the compressor.
7. Connect the clutch electrical connector.
8. Install the right front fender liner.
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Install the drive belt.
11. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
12. Leak test the fittings of the component using the J 39400-A.