Compressor HVAC: Service and Repair

Compressor bracket, removing/installing

NOTE:Compressor and related parts can be removed and installed without having to open refrigerant system






1 - Generator (GEN), compressor and Power steering pump bracket

Removing:
- First remove generator (GEN), compressor -8- and Power steering pump
- Removing and installing generator (GEN). Refer to Starting and Charging - Charging System - Alternator - Service and Repair - Procedures Service and Repair
- Power steering pump, removing and installing. Refer to Steering and Suspension - Steering - Power Steering - Power Steering Pump - Service and Repair - Procedures Service and Repair

Installing:
- First, fit "fitted bolts. Refer to Steering and Suspension - Steering - Power Steering - Power Steering Pump - Service and Repair - Procedures Service and Repair

2 - Washer 8.4x16x1.6

3 - Fitting bolt M8x28
25 Nm (18 ft lb)

4 - Socket head bolt M8x30
25 Nm (18 ft lb)

5 - Socket head bolt M8x30
25 Nm (18 ft lb)

6 - Socket head bolt M8x38
25 Nm (18 ft lb)

7 - Refrigerant hoses

8 - Compressor
Removing:
- First remove front bumper. Refer to Body and Frame - Bumper - Service and Repair - Procedures Service and Repair
- Loosen hood lock carrier and pull forward. Refer to Body and Frame - Service and Repair - Procedures Service and Repair
- Remove headlight housing. Refer to Lighting and Horns - Headlamp - Service and Repair - Procedures Service and Repair
- Remove poly-ribbed belts -9-. Refer to Engine, Cooling and Exhaust - Engine - Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories - Drive Belt - Service and Repair - Procedures Service and Repair
- Generator (GEN), remove. Refer to Starting and Charging - Charging System - Alternator - Service and Repair - Procedures Service and Repair
- Loosen hex bolts -10- a couple of turns and knock-back threaded sleeves from compressor. Then remove hex bolts.

9 - Poly-ribbed belts
Removal and installing Refer to Engine, Cooling and Exhaust - Engine - Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories - Drive Belt - Service and Repair - Procedures Service and Repair

10 - Hex bolt M10x112
45 Nm (33 ft lb)

11 - Socket head combi-bolt M8x30
25 Nm (18 ft lb)

12 - Fitted bolt M8x20
25 Nm (18 ft lb)

13 - Washer 8.4x16x1.6