Tools Required

J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

1. Recover the air conditioner (A/C) refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
2. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
3. Remove the cooling fan and shroud. Refer to Fan Replacement .
4. Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
5. Remove the left front tire. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
6. Remove the left front wheelhouse panel. Refer to Wheelhouse Panel Replacement .

Important: Some system pressure may still exist in the A/C compressor crankcase after you evacuate the system.




7. Remove the A/C discharge hose bolt 2 from the A/C compressor.
8. Remove the A/C suction hose bolt 3 from the compressor.
9. Remove the A/C compressor hoses (1,4) from the A/C compressor.
10. Remove and discard the sealing washers.



11. Remove the A/C compressor mounting bolts from the A/C compressor.
12. Remove the A/C compressor from the vehicle.
13. Drain and measure the A/C compressor oil. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Balancing .

1. Adjust the proper amount of oil to the replacement compressor. Refer to Refrigerant System Capacities .



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

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

3. Install the A/C compressor mounting bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).




4. Install new sealing washers to the A/C hoses.
5. Install the A/C compressor hoses to the A/C compressor.
6. Install the A/C suction hose bolt (3).
7. Install the A/C discharge hose bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 33 N·m (24 lb ft).

8. Connect the compressor electrical connectors.
9. Install the cooling fan and shroud. Refer to Fan Replacement .
10. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
11. Install the left front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Wheelhouse Panel Replacement .
12. Install the left front tire. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
13. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
14. Using J 39400-A leak test the fittings .