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Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LFX)

Fig 1: Air Conditioning Compressor (LFX)
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Callout Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Belt Driven Compressor) .
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
  3. Remove front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement .
  4. Remove the drive belt from the compressor. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
  5. Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
  6. Remove the air conditioning condenser and evaporator hose from the compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning Condenser and Evaporator Hose Replacement 
1 A/C Compressor Bolt
CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .


Tighten 
58 N.m (43 lb ft)
2 A/C Compressor Nut
Tighten 
22 N.m (12 lb ft)
3 A/C Compressor Bolt
Tighten 
58 N.m (43 lb ft)
4 A/C Compressor

Procedure

  1. Remove and discard sealing washers. Refer to Air Conditioning System Seal Replacement .
  2. When replacing the A/C compressor, balance the compressor oil. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Balancing .
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