Preliminary Procedures

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement.
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
4. Remove the right engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement - Right Side.
5. Remove drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement
6. Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
7. 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

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

Special Tools

J 39400 Electronic Halogen Leak Detector

Preliminary Procedure

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement.
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
4. Remove the right front fender liner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement.
5. Disconnect the air conditioning (A/C) compressor electrical connector.

1

A/C Compressor Hose Nut

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Procedure

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

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

Special Tools

J 39400 Electronic Halogen Leak Tester

Preliminary Procedure

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement.
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
4. Disconnect the electrical connector.

1

A/C Compressor Hose Nut

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Procedure

Remove the A/C compressor hose from the A/C compressor and cap hose.

Tighten
20 N·m (15 lb ft)

2

Sealing Washer

Procedure

Remove and discard sealing washers. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement.

3

A/C Compressor Mounting Fasteners

Procedure

Tighten the A/C compressor mounting fasteners in sequence.

Tighten
22 N·m (16 lb ft)

4

A/C Compressor Assembly

Procedure

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

Special Tools

J 39400 Electronic Halogen Leak Detector