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Tools Required

J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 370869  Size: SH
  1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  2. Remove the fan shroud. Refer to Fan Shroud Replacement .
  3. Install a ratchet into the air conditioning (A/C) belt tensioner adapter opening.
  4. Rotate the A/C belt tensioner clockwise in order to relieve the tension on the belt.
  5. Remove the A/C belt from the A/C compressor.
  6. Slowly release the tension on the A/C belt tensioner.
  7. Remove the A/C discharge hose bolt from the A/C compressor.
  8. Remove the A/C discharge hose from the A/C compressor.
  9. Remove the A/C suction hose bolt from the A/C compressor.
  10. Remove the A/C suction hose from the A/C compressor.
  11. Discard the sealing washers.
  12. Cap or tape all of the hose and line ends.
  13. Disconnect the electrical connector from the A/C compressor coil.

  14. Object Number: 648141  Size: SH
  15. Remove the A/C compressor mounting bolts.
  16. Remove the A/C compressor (2) from the bracket (1).
  17. If replacing the A/C compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Balancing .

Installation Procedure

  1. Add the proper amount of PAG oil to the compressor crankcase. Refer to Refrigerant System Capacities .

  2. Object Number: 648141  Size: SH
  3. Install the A/C compressor (2) to the bracket (1).
  4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  5. Install the A/C compressor mounting bolts.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

  7. Connect the electrical connector to the A/C compressor coil.
  8. Remove the caps or tape from the hose and line ends.
  9. Install the new sealing washers. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .
  10. Install the A/C suction hose to the compressor.
  11. Install the A/C suction hose bolt to the A/C compressor.
  12. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).

  13. Install the A/C discharge hose to the A/C compressor.
  14. Install the A/C discharge hose bolt to the A/C compressor.
  15. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).

  16. Install the A/C drive belt. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Belt Replacement .
  17. Install the fan shroud. Refer to Fan Shroud Replacement .
  18. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  19. Leak test the fittings of the component using the J 39400-A .