Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement. Chevrolet Malibu 2009

For 1990-2009 cars only

Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2009 🢒 Malibu 🢒 HVAC 🢒 HVAC - Manual 🢒 Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement

Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement LZ4, LZE

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle. Remove the right front fender liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Panel Splash Shield Replacement. Disconnect the electrical connector.
1	A/C Compressor Hose Nut Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section. Tip Remove the A/C compressor hose from the A/C compressor and cap hose. Tighten 20 N·m (15 lb ft)
2	Sealing Washer Tip Remove and discard sealing washers. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement.
3	A/C Compressor Nut Tip Tighten in sequence with A/C compressor mounting bolts. Tighten 50 N·m (37 lb ft)
4	A/C Compressor Bolt Tip Tighten the A/C compressor mounting bolts and nut in sequence. Tighten 50 N·m (37 lb ft)
5	A/C Compressor Assembly Procedure Removal of oil filter and repositioning of the front exhaust pipe may be necessary to ease in compressor replacement. Use a low viscosity, poly-alkylene glycol (PAG) oil. Use of the incorrect oil can result in compressor failure. When replacing the A/C compressor, balance the compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Balancing. Using J 39400 , leak test A/C compressor fittings.

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle. Remove the right engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement - Right Side. Remove drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement. Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector. Remove compressor hose assembly. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Replacement.
1	A/C Compressor Bolt (Qty: 3) Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section. Tip Tighten the A/C compressor mounting bolts in sequence shown in graphic. Tighten 50 N·m (37 lb ft)
2	A/C Compressor Assembly Procedure Use a low viscosity, poly-alkylene glycol (PAG) oil. Use of the incorrect oil can result in compressor failure. When replacing the A/C compressor, balance the compressor oil. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Balancing. Using J 39400 leak test A/C compressor fittings. Special Tools J-39400 Electronic Halogen Leak Detector

Callout

Component Name

Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Remove the right engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement - Right Side.
Remove drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement.
Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
Remove compressor hose assembly. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Replacement.

A/C Compressor Bolt (Qty: 3)

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tip
Tighten the A/C compressor mounting bolts in sequence shown in graphic.

Tighten
50 N·m (37 lb ft)

A/C Compressor Assembly

Use a low viscosity, poly-alkylene glycol (PAG) oil. Use of the incorrect oil can result in compressor failure.
When replacing the A/C compressor, balance the compressor oil. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Balancing.
Using J 39400 leak test A/C compressor fittings.

J-39400 Electronic Halogen Leak Detector

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle. Disconnect the electrical connector.
1	A/C Compressor Hose Nut Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section. Tip Remove the A/C compressor hose from the A/C compressor and cap hose. Tighten 20 N·m (15 lb ft)
2	Sealing Washer Tip Remove and discard sealing washers. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement.
3	A/C Compressor Mounting Fasteners Tip Tighten the A/C compressor mounting fasteners in sequence. Tighten 22 N·m (16 lb ft)
4	A/C Compressor Assembly Procedure Use a low viscosity, poly-alkylene glycol (PAG) oil. Use of the incorrect oil can result in compressor failure. When replacing the A/C compressor, balance the compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Balancing. Using J 39400 leak test A/C compressor fittings. Special Tools J-39400 Electronic Halogen Leak Detector

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle. Remove the right front fender liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Panel Splash Shield Replacement. Remove the right side engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement - Right Side Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
1	A/C Compressor Hose Nut Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section. Tip Remove the A/C compressor hose from the A/C compressor and cap hose. Tighten 20 N·m (15 lb ft)
2	Sealing Washer (Qty: 2) Tip Remove and discard sealing washers. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement.
3	A/C Compressor Nut Tip Tighten the A/C compressor mounting bolts and nut in sequence. Tighten 50 N·m (37 lb ft)
4	A/C Compressor Bolt (Qty: 2) Tighten 50 N·m (37 lb ft)
5	A/C Compressor Assembly Procedure Use a low viscosity, poly-alkylene glycol (PAG) oil. Use of the incorrect oil can result in compressor failure. When replacing the A/C compressor, balance the compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Balancing. Using J 39400 leak test A/C compressor fittings. Special Tools J-39400 Electronic Halogen Leak Detector