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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC2006CANYON 4WD L5-3.5L VIN 6REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISHEATING AND AIR CONDITIONINGCOMPRESSOR HVACSERVICE AND REPAIRAIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR REPLACEMENT
2006 GMC Canyon 4WD L5-3.5L VIN 6
Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement
2006 GMC Canyon 4WD L5-3.5L VIN 6SECTION Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement
COMPRESSOR REPLACEMENT
TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Recover the refrigerant from the system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Remove the generator.
3. Remove the idler pulley.
4. Disconnect the compressor electrical connectors.
IMPORTANT: Some system pressure may still exist in the A/C compressor crankcase after you evacuate the system.
5. Remove the discharge hose bolt from the compressor.
6. Remove the suction hose from the compressor.
7. Remove the compressor hose assembly blocks from the compressor.
8. Remove the compressor mounting bolts from the compressor (1).
9. Remove the compressor.
10. Drain and measure the compressor oil. Refer to Compressor Oil Balancing.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Adjust the proper amount of oil to the replacement compressor. Refer to Refrigerant System Capacities.
2. Install the compressor.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Install the compressor mounting bolts to the compressor (1).
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
4. Install the compressor hose assembly blocks to the compressor.
5. Install the suction hose to the compressor
6. Install the discharge hose bolt to the compressor (1).
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 33 N.m (24 lb ft).
7. Connect the compressor electrical connectors.
8. Install the idler pulley.
9. Install the generator.
10. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
11. Leak test the fittings of the components using the J 39400-A.
TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Recover the refrigerant from the system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Remove the generator.
3. Remove the idler pulley.
4. Disconnect the compressor electrical connectors.
IMPORTANT: Some system pressure may still exist in the A/C compressor crankcase after you evacuate the system.
5. Remove the discharge hose bolt from the compressor.
6. Remove the suction hose from the compressor.
7. Remove the compressor hose assembly blocks from the compressor.
8. Remove the compressor mounting bolts from the compressor (1).
9. Remove the compressor.
10. Drain and measure the compressor oil. Refer to Compressor Oil Balancing.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Adjust the proper amount of oil to the replacement compressor. Refer to Refrigerant System Capacities.
2. Install the compressor.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Install the compressor mounting bolts to the compressor (1).
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
4. Install the compressor hose assembly blocks to the compressor.
5. Install the suction hose to the compressor
6. Install the discharge hose bolt to the compressor (1).
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 33 N.m (24 lb ft).
7. Connect the compressor electrical connectors.
8. Install the idler pulley.
9. Install the generator.
10. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
11. Leak test the fittings of the components using the J 39400-A.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.