Tools Required

J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
2. Remove the right sheet metal diagonal brace. Refer to Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace Replacement in Body Front End.
3. Remove the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement in Engine Electrical.

Important: The A/C compressor is accessed through the right wheel opening.

4. Turn the steering wheel to the right before lifting the vehicle.
5. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
6. Remove the lower radiator air baffle. Refer to Radiator Air Lower Baffle and Deflector Replacement in Engine Cooling.
7. Remove the engine splash shield from the right side. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement in Body Front End.
8. Remove the bolt from the A/C compressor hose.
9. Disconnect the hose from A/C compressor.



10. Disconnect the electrical connector from the A/C compressor.
11. Remove and discard the sealing washers.



12. Remove the mounting bolts from the front and from the rear A/C compressor.
13. Remove the top mounting bolts from the A/C compressor.
14. Remove the A/C compressor.



15. If replacing the compressor, drain and measure as much of the oil as possible from the removed compressor:

15.1.

Drain the oil from both the suction and discharge ports of the removed compressor into a clean container.

15.2.

Remove the compressor crankcase oil drain plug (1) and drain the crankcase oil into the same container.

15.3.

Measure and record the amount of oil drained from the removed compressor.

This measurement will be used during installation of the replacement compressor.

15.4.

Properly discard the used PAG oil.

Important: The replacement compressor is shipped without oil. Refer to Refrigerant System Capacities for compressor oil capacity.

1. Add the proper amount of PAG oil to the compressor crankcase.

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.

2. Install the compressor drain plug (1).

Tighten
Tighten the drain plug to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).




3. Install the A/C compressor.
4. Install the A/C compressor front bolts.

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

5. Install the A/C compressor top bolts.

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

6. Install the A/C compressor rear bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

7. Install the A/C compressor hose bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).

8. Install the sealing washers. Refer to Compressor Sealing Washers Replacement .
9. Connect the A/C compressor hose assembly to the rear of the A/C compressor. Refer to Compressor Hose Assembly Replacement .



10. Connect the electrical connector to the A/C compressor.
11. Install the engine splash shield to the right side. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement in Body Front End.
12. Lower the vehicle.
13. Install the lower radiator air baffle. Refer to Radiator Air Lower Baffle and Deflector Replacement in Engine Cooling.
14. Install the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement in Engine Electrical.
15. Install the right sheet metal diagonal brace. Refer to Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace Replacement in Body Front End.
16. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
17. Leak test the fittings of the component using J 39400-A .