Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement L18
Special Tools
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector
Removal Procedure
- Remove the right wheelhouse panel. Refer to
Wheelhouse Panel Replacement .
- Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system. Refer to
Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
- Remove the air cleaner layer. Refer to
Air Cleaner Replacement .
- Remove the drive belt. Refer to
Drive Belt Replacement .
- Disconnect the compressor clutch electrical connector.
- Disconnect the high pressure switch electrical connector.
Important: When removing the sealing washers, prevent dirt and foreign material from getting on the following sealing surfaces:
• | The compressor sealing surface |
Use a lint-free cloth in order to clean all of the sealing surfaces.
- Remove the compressor hose bolt (1).
- Disconnect the compressor hose (2).
- Remove the refrigerant hoses (2) from the compressor (3).
- Remove the compressor sealing washers and discard.
- Remove the compressor mounting bolts (1).
- Remove the compressor (2).
- If replacing the compressor, balance the refrigerant oil. Refer to
Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Balancing .
Installation Procedure
Important: If installing a Sanden compressor on a vehicle previously equipped with a Delphi compressor, perform installation steps 1 and 2 before installing the A/C compressor.
- Identify the clutch coil electrical connector. Refer to
Component Connector End Views .
- Splice the new pigtail into the wiring harness to replace the clutch coil electrical connector. Refer to
Splicing Copper Wire Using Splice Sleeves .
- Install the compressor (2).
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the new compressor sealing washers. Refer to
Sealing Washer Replacement .
- Install the compressor mounting bolts (1).
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
- Install the new compressor sealing washers. Refer to
Sealing Washer Replacement .
- Connect the refrigerant hoses (2) to the compressor (3).
- Install the compressor hose bolt (1).
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).
- Connect the compressor clutch electrical connector.
- Connect the high pressure switch electrical connector.
- Install the drive belt. Refer to
Drive Belt Replacement .
- Install the air cleaner layer. Refer to
Air Cleaner Replacement .
- Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to
Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
- Leak test the fittings of the component using the
J 39400-A .
- Install the right wheelhouse panel. Refer to
Wheelhouse Panel Replacement .
Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement LMM
Special Tools
J 39400-A
Halogen Leak Detector
Removal Procedure
- Remove the left wheelhouse panel. Refer to
Wheelhouse Panel Replacement
.
- Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to
Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement
.
- Remove the drive belt. Refer to
Drive Belt Replacement
.
- Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system. Refer to
Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging
.
- Disconnect the compressor clutch electrical connector.
- Disconnect the high pressure switch connector.
Important: When removing the sealing washers, prevent dirt and foreign material from getting on the following sealing surfaces:
• | The compressor sealing surface |
Use a lint-free cloth in order to clean all of the sealing surfaces.
- Remove the compressor hose bolt (1).
- Disconnect the compressor hose.
- Remove the refrigerant hoses (2) from the compressor (3).
- Remove the compressor sealing washers. Discard the compressor sealing washers.
- Remove the compressor mounting bolts (1).
- Remove the compressor (3) from the drive belt tensioner bracket (2).
- If replacing the compressor, balance the refrigerant oil. Refer to
Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Balancing
.
Installation Procedure
Important: If installing a Sanden compressor on a vehicle previously equipped with a Delphi compressor, perform installation steps 1 and 2 before installing the A/C compressor.
- Identify the clutch coil electrical connector. Refer to
Inline Harness Connector End Views
.
- Splice the new pigtail into the wiring harness to replace the clutch coil electrical connector. Refer to
Splicing Copper Wire Using Splice Sleeves
.
- Install the compressor (3).
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the compressor mounting bolts (1).
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
- Install the new compressor sealing washers. Refer to
Sealing Washer Replacement
.
- Connect the refrigerant hoses (2) to the compressor (3).
- Install the compressor hose bolt (1).
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).
- Connect the compressor clutch electrical connector.
- Connect the high pressure switch connector.
- Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to
Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging
.
- Install the drive belt. Refer to
Drive Belt Replacement
.
- Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to
Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement
.
- Leak test the fittings of the component using the
J 39400-A
.
- Install the left wheelhouse panel. Refer to
Wheelhouse Panel Replacement
.