Tools Required

J 39500-B A/C Refrigerant Recovery, Recycling and Recharging System

1. Recover the refrigerant from the system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
2. Turn the front wheels to the right.
3. Remove the front air deflector. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement in body front end.
4. Raise and support vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
5. Remove the right wheelhousing extension. Refer to Wheelhouse Extension Replacement in Body Front End.
6. Disconnect the brake line retaining clip from frame.
7. Disconnect the suction hose fitting from the compressor.



8. Disconnect the discharge hose fitting from the compressor.



9. Disconnect the compressor electrical connector.



10. Remove the compressor mounting bolts.
11. Rotate the compressor, so that the compressor may exit through the wheelhouse extension opening.
12. Remove the compressor.

1. Install the compressor through the wheelhouse extension.
2. Install the compressor mounting bolts.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

3. Install the compressor mounting bolts.

Tighten

•	Tighten the A/C compressor mounting nut (1) to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

•	Tighten the A/C compressor mounting bolts (2,3) to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

•	Tighten the A/C compressor mounting bolt (4) to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).




4. Connect the compressor electrical connector.



5. Connect the discharge hose fitting to compressor.

Tighten
Tighten the discharge hose fitting to the compressor to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).




6. Connect the suction hose fitting to the compressor

Tighten
Tighten the suction hose fitting to the compressor to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

7. Connect the brake line retaining clip to the frame.
8. Install the wheelhouse extension. Refer to Wheelhouse Extension Replacement in Body Front End.
9. Install the front air deflector. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement in body front end.
10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .