Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LUK)

Fig 1: Air Conditioning Compressor

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging . Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement . Disconnect the air conditioning (A/C) compressor electrical connector. Remove the air conditioning compressor and condenser hose from the compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Replacement . Remove the lower drive belt tensioner bolt and loosen the upper bolt to pivot the belt tensioner out of the way. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement . Remove the secondary air injection pump assembly, if equipped. Refer to Secondary Air Injection Pump Replacement (LEA or LUK) .
1	A/C Compressor Bolt (Qty:2) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . NOTE: Tighten the air conditioning compressor mounting fasteners in sequence. Tighten 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
2	A/C Compressor Nut Tighten 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
3	A/C Compressor Stud Tighten 9 N.m (80 lb in)
4	A/C Compressor Procedure Remove the air conditioning compressor assembly from the vehicle. Remove and discard sealing washers, replace with NEW only. Refer to Air Conditioning System Seal Replacement . When replacing the A/C compressor, balance the compressor oil. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Balancing .