Compressor Replacement
COMPRESSOR REPLACEMENTTools Required
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector
Removal Procedure
1. Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system.
2. Drain the engine coolant.
3. Remove the heater hoses from the water pump.
4. Remove the compressor drive belt from the compressor clutch.
5. Disconnect the compressor clutch electrical connector.
6. Remove the compressor hose assembly retaining nut.
IMPORTANT: Cap or tape off the A/C components immediately to prevent system contamination.
7. Disconnect the compressor hose assembly from the compressor.
8. Remove and discard the sealing washers.
9. Cap or tape off the compressor hose assembly.
10. Remove the compressor mounting bolts.
11. Remove the A/C Compressor
12. If replacing the compressor refer to Compressor Oil Balancing.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the compressor into position on the compressor mounting bracket.
2. Install the compressor mounting bolts
NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Tighten the compressor mounting bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the stud to 50 Nm (37 Ib ft)
4. Remove the cap or tape from the compressor hose assembly.
5. Install the new sealing washers onto the compressor hose assembly.
6. Install the compressor hose assembly to the compressor.
7. Install the compressor hose assembly retaining nut.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 30 Nm (22 Ib ft)
8. Connect the compressor clutch electrical connector.
9. Install the compressor drive belt.
10. Install the heater hoses to the water pump.
11. Fill the cooling system.
12. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system.
13. Leak test the fittings of the component using J 39400-A.