Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement

Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging).




2. Disconnect the compressor refrigerant line.
Remove the bolt (1).
3. Raise the vehicle to full height.
4. Remove the engine splash shield.

* Remove the 4 bolts.
* Open the 2 body-bound rivets.

5. Relieve the pressure on the ribbed V-belt and remove from the compressor. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (Service and Repair).




6. Disconnect the wiring harness plug for the compressor.
Release and disconnect the compressor wiring harness plug.




7. Disconnect and remove the compressor from the main bracket.
Remove the 3 bolts (1).

Installation Procedure

1. Determine quantity of compressor lubricant and top up.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Insert the compressor and attach to the main bracket.

Tighten the 3 bolts to 22 Nm (16 lb ft).

3. Position the ribbed V-belt on the compressor. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (Service and Repair).
4. Connect the wiring harness plug for the compressor.
5. Install the engine splash shield.

Tighten the 4 bolts to 8 Nm (70 lb in).

6. Fasten the 2 body-bound rivets.
7. Lower the vehicle to the ground.
8. Install the refrigerant line to the compressor.
9. Replace the 2 seal rings.

Tighten the bolt to 20 Nm (15 lb ft).

10. Recharge the air conditioning system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging).