Removal and Replacement

Compressor Replacement

Tools Required

J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

Removal Procedure

1. Recover the air conditioner (A/C) refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Remove the drive belt.
3. Remove the cooling fan and shroud.
4. Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
5. Remove the left front tire.
6. Remove the left front wheelhouse panel.

Important: Some system pressure may still exist in the A/C compressor crankcase after you evacuate the system.




7. Remove the A/C discharge hose bolt 2 from the A/C compressor.
8. Remove the A/C suction hose bolt 3 from the compressor.
9. Remove the A/C compressor hoses (1,4) from the A/C compressor.
10. Remove and discard the sealing washers.




11. Remove the A/C compressor mounting bolts from the A/C compressor.
12. Remove the A/C compressor from the vehicle.
13. Drain and measure the A/C compressor oil. Refer to Compressor Oil Balancing.

Installation Procedure

1. Adjust the proper amount of oil to the replacement compressor. Refer to Refrigerant System Capacities.




2. Install A/C the compressor to the vehicle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

3. Install the A/C compressor mounting bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).




4. Install new sealing washers to the A/C hoses.
5. Install the A/C compressor hoses to the A/C compressor.
6. Install the A/C suction hose bolt (3).
7. Install the A/C discharge hose bolt.

Tighten the bolts to 33 N.m (24 lb ft).

8. Connect the compressor electrical connectors.
9. Install the cooling fan and shroud.
10. Install the drive belt.
11. Install the left front wheelhouse liner.

Install the left front tire.

12. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
13. Using J 39400-A leak test the fittings.