Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LDE, LUW, LWE)

Fig 1: Air Conditioning Compressor & Bolts (LDE, LUW, LWE)

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure 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 from the compressor. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement . Remove the air conditioning compressor and condenser hose from the compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Replacement (LUW) , Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Replacement (LUV) , Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Replacement (LDE/LWE) . Disconnect the electrical connector.
1	Air Conditioning Compressor Bolt (Qty :3) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
2	Air Conditioning Compressor Assembly Procedure When replacing the air conditioning compressor, balance the compressor oil. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Balancing .

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedure

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 from the compressor. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
Remove the air conditioning compressor and condenser hose from the compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Replacement (LUW) , Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Replacement (LUV) , Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Replacement (LDE/LWE) .
Disconnect the electrical connector.

Air Conditioning Compressor Bolt (Qty :3)

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten
22 N.m (16 lb ft)

Air Conditioning Compressor Assembly
Procedure
When replacing the air conditioning compressor, balance the compressor oil. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Balancing .