Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 GMC Acadia, 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2016 Buick Enclave. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Air Conditioning Compressor

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Recover the refrigerant from the air conditioning system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging . Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Remove the right front wheelhouse front liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Front Liner Replacement (Acadia, Enclave, Traverse) . Remove the drive belt from the compressor. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement . Remove the air conditioning compressor hose from the compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Hose Replacement . Disconnect the air conditioning compressor electrical connector.
1	Air Conditioning Compressor Nut CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten 58 N.m (43 lb ft) NOTE: Tighten the A/C compressor mounting fasteners in sequence.
2	Air Conditioning Compressor Bolt Tighten 58 N.m (43 lb ft) NOTE: Tighten the A/C compressor mounting fasteners in sequence.
3	Air Conditioning Compressor Bolt Tighten 58 N.m (43 lb ft) NOTE: Tighten the A/C compressor mounting fasteners in sequence.
4	Air Conditioning Compressor Stud Tighten 9 N.m (80 lb in)
5	Air Conditioning Compressor Assembly Procedure Remove and discard sealing washers and replace with NEW sealing washers. Refer to Air Conditioning System Seal Replacement . When replacing the A/C compressor, balance the compressor oil. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Balancing .