Special Tools

J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

1. Recover the refrigerant from the A/C System. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Remove the A/C drive belt. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Belt Replacement.
3. Remove the A/C compressor hose assembly from the A/C compressor. Refer to Compressor Hose Assembly Replacement.
4. Lower the front suspension crossmember. Refer to Front Suspension Crossmember Replacement.
5. Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector.



6. Remove the A/C compressor mounting bolts (1, 2, 4).
7. Remove the A/C compressor mounting nut (3).
8. Remove the A/C compressor from the vehicle.

Note: Replacement A/C compressors are charged with polyalkylene glycol (PAG) oil. Refer to Refrigerant System Capacities.

9. If replacing the A/C compressor, oil balance the compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Balancing.

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




Note: Finger tighten the A/C compressor bolts and nuts only, do not torque at this time.

2. Position the A/C compressor onto the A/C compressor bracket and install the A/C compressor mounting bolts (1, 2, 4).
3. Install the A/C compressor mounting nut (3).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

4. Tighten the A/C compressor mounting bolts and nut in sequence to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).



5. Connect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
6. Raise and install the front suspension crossmember. Refer to Front Suspension Crossmember Replacement.
7. Install the compressor hose assembly to the A/C compressor. Refer to Compressor Hose Assembly Replacement.
8. Install the A/C drive belt. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Belt Replacement.
9. Evacuate and recharge the A/C System. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
10. Leak test the fittings of the A/C components using J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector .