Compressor Replacement

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Release the drive belt tensioner.
3. Remove the drive belt from the A/C compressor.
4. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
5. Remove the right front fender liner.
6. Disconnect the electrical connection from the compressor.




7. Remove the A/C compressor hose assembly bolt from the compressor.
8. Remove the A/C compressor hose assembly from the compressor.
9. Remove and discard the seal washers.




10. Remove the compressor mounting bolts.
11. Remove the compressor and the spacer.
12. If replacing the compressor:
12.1. Drain the oil from both the suction and the discharge ports into a clean container.
12.2. Remove the compressor crankcase oil drain plug and drain the crankcase oil into the same container.
12.3. Measure and record the amount of oil drained from the compressor. This measurement will be used during the compressor installation procedure.
12.4. Properly discard the used PAG oil.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

IMPORTANT: NEW A/C compressors are shipped without a poly-alkylene glycol (PAG) refrigerant oil charge. Use of the incorrect PAG oil can result in compressor failure.




1. If a New A/C compressor is being installed, add 60 ml (2 oz) of PAG oil to the compressor.

Refer to Refrigerant System Capacities (LA1) or Refrigerant System Capacities (L61).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the compressor crankcase oil drain bolt (1) to the compressor.

Tighten
Tighten the drain bolt to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).




3. Install the compressor mounting bolts and the spacer to the compressor.
4. Install the compressor to the engine.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).




5. Install NEW seal washers to the compressor ports.
6. Install the compressor hose assembly and the bolt to the compressor.

Tighten
Tighten the hose bolt to 33 N.m (24 lb ft).




7. Connect the electrical connection to the compressor.
8. Install the right front fender liner.
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Install the drive belt to the A/C compressor.
11. Release the drive belt tensioner.
12. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
13. Leak test the fittings of the repaired or reinstalled component using the J 39400-A.