Compressor HVAC: Service and Repair

A/C COMPRESSOR

REMOVAL

WARNING: REVIEW THE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS IN THE FRONT OF THIS SECTION BEFORE PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING OPERATION.





1. Evacuate the refrigerant from the system.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the accessory drive belt.
4. Raise and support the vehicle.
5. Remove the lower engine compartment panel.
6. Remove the three compressor bolts (1) attaching it to the engine block.
7. Remove the bolts on the high side and the low side pressure lines.
8. Disconnect the A/C harness connector from the compressor.

INSTALLATION





1. Connect the A/C harness connector to the compressor.
2. Install the bolts on the high side and the low side pressure lines. Tighten to 23 N.m (17 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the A/C compressor then install the three bolts (1). Tighten to 23 N.m (17 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the lower engine compartment panel.
5. Install the accessory drive belt.
6. Connect the negative battery cable.
7. Charge the refrigerant to the system.