Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement

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Fig 1: Air Conditioning Compressor

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 (R-134a) Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (R-1234yf) . Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (L5Q)Drive Belt Replacement (LV7) . Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Remove the front compartment insulator. Refer to Front Compartment Insulator Replacement . Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector. Remove the compressor hose assembly and evaporator hose assembly from the compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Replacement and Air Conditioning Evaporator Hose Assembly Replacement (L5Q) Air Conditioning Evaporator Hose Assembly Replacement (LV7) .
1	Air Conditioning Compressor Bolt (Qty: 2) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
2	Air Conditioning Compressor Nut (Qty: 1) Tighten 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
3	Air Conditioning Compressor Stud (Qty: 1) Tighten 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
4	Air Conditioning Compressor Assembly Procedure Use poly-alkylene glycol (PAG-ND12) 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 leak detector, test A/C compressor fittings. Special Tools GE 39400-A Electronic Halogen Leak Detector For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .