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Compressor Replacement: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    NOTE: Do NOT mix refrigerant oils. Use of incorrect refrigerant oil will cause compressor failure. This compressor uses a low viscosity refrigerant oil, Saturn P/N 22695048.
    IMPORTANT: NEW compressor assemblies are shipped with a partial poly-alkylene glycol (PAG) refrigerant oil charge. Use of the incorrect PAG oil can result in compressor failure.
  1. If replacing the compressor, refer to Compressor Oil Balancing .
  2. Install caps on the compressor to prevent oil spillage during installation.
    3. Fig 1: Compressor Bolts & Engine
    GM932593Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Install the compressor to the engine block bracket with the attachment bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).

    4. Fig 2: Installing New Seal Washers
    GM932619Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the shipping cap from the compressor and the compressor hose assembly. Install new seal washers. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .
  5. Install the compressor hose assembly to the compressor. Tighten the attachment bolt while holding the hose block flush.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).

    6. Fig 3: Front Oxygen Sensor & Front Exhaust Manifold
    GM896469Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. On L81 vehicles, install the oxygen sensor to the exhaust pipe.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).

    7. Fig 4: Connecting Oxygen Sensor To Engine Wire Harness
    GM960298Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. On L81 vehicles, connect the oxygen sensor to the engine wire harness.
    8. Fig 5: Electrical Connector & Compressor
    GM932631Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Connect the engine wire harness to the compressor.
  9. Install the drive belt. Refer to ENGINE DRIVE BELT AND TENSIONER REPLACEMENT .
  10. Lower vehicle.
  11. Evacuate and charge the refrigerant system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  12. Use J 39400-A  to leak test the fittings. See Special Tools .
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