Installation (2.2L - Aluminum)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Sunfire and 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: NEW CVC compressor assemblies are shipped with a full poly-alkylene glycol (PAG) refrigerant oil charge. Use of the incorrect PAG oil can result in compressor failure.

Drain the PAG oil from the NEW compressor into the clean calibrated measuring container. Drain from the crankcase and from the rear head ports. If the amount of old oil drained is less than or equal to 2.5 ozs. (75 ml), add 2.5 ozs. of NEW oil into the NEW compressor through the crankcase bolt hole.
If the amount of old oil drained is greater than 2.5 ozs. (75 ml), add the equivalent amount of NEW oil into the NEW compressor through the crankcase bolt hole. Install the crankcase oil drain bolt to the compressor. Tighten the drain bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Rotate the clutch 3 times to lubricate the internal swashplate and the piston shoes. Install the bolts and the compressor to the engine. See Figure. Tighten the bolts to specification. Install NEW sealing washers on the compressor ports. Install the compressor hose assembly. See Figure.
Install the compressor hose assembly nut. Tighten the nut to specification. Connect the compressor electrical connector. Install the drive belt. Lower the vehicle. Evacuate and charge the refrigerant system. See RECOVERY, EVACUATION & RECHARGING in GENERAL SERVICING PROCEDURES article in GENERAL SERVICING.