Compressor HVAC: Service and Repair

Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor

Service Repair No - 82.10.20

Removal

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Recover the A/C refrigerant.

WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.

3. Raise and support the vehicle.
4. Remove the LH front wheel.
5. Remove the fender splash shield.
6. Remove the power steering pump.
7. Release the transmission cooler pipe clips.
8. Remove the power steering pump mounting bracket.
^ Remove the 3 bolts.





9. Remove the engine compartment LH upper heat shield.
^ Remove the screw.
^ Release the 2 mounting clips.





CAUTION: Always plug any open connections to prevent contamination.

10. Disconnect the refrigerant lines from the A/C compressor.
^ Remove the 2 bolts.
^ Remove and discard the O-ring seal.





11. Disconnect the A/C clutch electrical connector.

CAUTION: Always plug any open connections to prevent contamination.

12. Remove the A/C compressor.
^ Remove the 3 bolts.





Installation

1. Install the A/C compressor.
^ If a new compressor is being installed, the required amount of refrigerant oil must be drained from it.
^ Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft).
2. Connect the A/C clutch electrical connector.
3. Connect the refrigerant lines.
^ Clean the component mating faces.
^ Install the new O-ring seals.
4. Install the engine compartment upper LH heat shield.
5. Install the power steering pump mounting bracket.
^ Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft).
6. Install the power steering pump.
7. Secure the transmission cooler pipes into clips.
8. Install the fender splash shield.
9. Install the front wheel.
^ Tighten the nuts to 115 Nm (85 lb.ft).
10. Fill the A/C system.
11. Connect the battery ground cable.