Tools Required
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector
Removal Procedure
- Recover the refrigerant. Refer to
Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging
.
- Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to
Drive Belt Replacement
in Engine Mechanical.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- Remove the right front wheelhouse liner. Refer to
Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement
in Body Front End.
- Remove the lower air deflector. Refer to
Front Air Deflector Replacement
in Body Front End.
- Remove the wiring harness bracket bolt.
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the compressor.
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the A/C pressure sensor.
- Remove the A/C compressor hose bolt.
- Remove the A/C compressor hose from the compressor.
- Remove the front compressor mounting nuts.
- Remove the bolt from the rear of the compressor.
- Remove the compressor.
- If replacing the compressor, balance the oil. Refer to
Compressor Oil Balancing
.
Installation Procedure
- Install the compressor.
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.
- Install the mounting nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
- Install the rear bolt to the compressor.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
- Install the A/C compressor hose to the compressor.
- Install the hose mounting nut.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).
- Install the wiring harness bracket and bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 12 N·m (106 lb in).
- Connect the electrical connections to the compressor.
- Connect the electrical connection to the A/C pressure sensor.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to
Drive Belt Replacement
in Engine Mechanical.
- Recharge the A/C system. Refer to
Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging
.
- Leak test the component fittings using theJ 39400-A
.
- Install the lower air deflector. Refer to
Front Air Deflector Replacement
in Body Front End.
- Install the wheelhouse liner. Refer to
Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement
in Body Front End.