Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement. Saturn AURA 2007

For 1990-2009 cars only

Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2007 🢒 AURA 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 3.6L 🢒 Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement

Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement LY7

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 Fender Liner Replacement . Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
1	A/C Compressor Hose Nut Tip Remove the A/C compressor hose from the A/C compressor and cap hose. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section. 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.

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 tensior. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector. Remove compressor hose assembly. Refer to Air Conditioning Condenser and Air Conditioning Evaporator Tube Replacement .
1	A/C Compressor Bolt (Qty: 3) Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice 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.

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 tensior. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement
Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
Remove compressor hose assembly. Refer to Air Conditioning Condenser and Air Conditioning Evaporator Tube Replacement .

A/C Compressor Bolt (Qty: 3)

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice 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.