A/C Compressor

REMOVAL

WARNING: REFER TO THE APPLICABLE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS FOR THIS SYSTEM BEFORE PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING OPERATION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

NOTE: The A/C compressor may be removed and repositioned without disconnecting the refrigerant lines or discharging the refrigerant system. Discharging is not necessary if servicing the A/C clutch, clutch field coil or engine.

1. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system.
2. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the serpentine drive belt.
4. Disconnect the wire harness connector from the A/C compressor clutch coil connector.

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5. Remove the bolts that secure the A/C suction line and A/C discharge line to the A/C compressor.
6. Disconnect the A/C suction and discharge lines from the A/C compressor and remove and discard the O-ring seals.
7. Install plugs in, or tape over all of the opened refrigerant line fittings and the compressor ports.
8. Raise and support vehicle.
9. Remove the bolts that secure the A/C compressor to the mounting bracket.
10. Remove the A/C compressor from the engine compartment.

INSTALLATION

NOTE: Be certain to check the refrigerant oil level if the A/C compressor is being replaced. See Refrigerant Oil Level in this group for the procedures. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.

1. Position the A/C compressor onto the mounting bracket.
2. Install the bolts that secure the A/C compressor to the mounting bracket. Tighten the bolts to 28 N.m (20 ft. lbs.).
3. Lower the vehicle.
4. Remove the tape or plugs from the opened fittings on the A/C suction line and the A/C discharge line and the compressor ports.
5. Lubricate the new O-ring seals with clean refrigerant oil and install them onto the suction and the discharge line fittings. Use only the specified seals as they are made of a special material for the R-134a system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
6. Install the A/C suction and discharge lines onto the A/C compressor.
7. Install the bolts that secure the A/C suction and discharge lines to the A/C compressor. Tighten the bolts to 22 N.m (16 ft. lbs.).
8. Connect the wire harness connector to the A/C compressor clutch coil connector.
9. Install the serpentine drive belt.
10. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
11. Evacuate the refrigerant system.
12. Charge the refrigerant system.