Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (2.0L LHU)

Fig 1: Air Conditioning Compressor Components (2.0L LHU)

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection . Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging . Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement . Loosen the air conditioning compressor and the condenser hose from the air conditioning compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Replacement (2.0L LHU) .
1	A/C Compressor Nut CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution Tighten 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
2	A/C Compressor Bolt (Qty: 2) Tighten 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
3	A/C Compressor Assembly Procedure Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector. Use a low viscosity, poly-alkylene glycol (PAG) oil. Use of the incorrect oil can result in compressor failure. When replacing the A/C compressor, balance the compressor oil. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Balancing . Using GE-39400-A electronic halogen leak detector test A/C compressor fittings. Special Tools GE-39400-A Electronic Halogen Leak Detector For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .