Compressor HVAC: Service and Repair

Compressor Replacement


REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

2. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
3. Remove the compressor hose bolt. Access through the top of the engine compartment with a long ratchet extension and a swivel socket.
4. Remove the intake air resonator.
5. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting in Service Precautions.




6. Remove the compressor hose O-rings.




7. Remove the compressor hose clamp to air pipe bracket bolt (1).




8. Remove the compressor hose bracket to oil pan bolt.
9. Remove the drive belt.




10. Remove the three front compressor bolts.




11. Remove the two rear compressor bolts (1).
12. Disconnect the compressor connector.
13. Lower the vehicle.
14. Remove the compressor through the top of the engine compartment.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the compressor through the top of the engine compartment.
2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
3. Install the rear compressor mounting bolts (1).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.




4. Install the front compressor mounting bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the compressor mounting bolts to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).

5. Install the drive belt.




6. Install the compressor hose bracket to oil pan bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the compressor hose bracket to oil pan bolt to 8 N.m (71 lb in).




7. Install the compressor hose clamp to air pipe bracket bolt (1).

Tighten
Tighten the compressor hose clamp to air pipe bolt to 8 N.m (71 lb in).




8. Install the compressor hose O-rings:
^ Use new O-rings.
^ Lubricate the new O-rings with mineral oil, 525 viscosity.




9. Install the compressor hose.
10. Install the compressor hose bolt.
11. Connect the compressor connector.
12. Lower the vehicle.




13. From the top of the engine compartment with a long ratchet extension:

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

14. Install the intake air resonator.
15. Connect the battery negative cable.
16. Reprogram all applicable accessories. Refer to Reprogramming Accessories After Battery Disconnect in Engine Electrical.
17. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
18. Leak test the A/C system.