3.6L Engine
WARNING:
Review the warnings and cautions for this system before performing the procedure. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious or fatal injury.
CAUTION:
If an internal failure of the A/C compressor has occurred the A/C system must be flushed and the A/C receiver/drier filter must be replaced. Failure to flush the system and replace the A/C receiver/drier filter can cause serious damage to the replacement A/C compressor.
NOTE:
The A/C compressor may be removed and repositioned without disconnecting the refrigerant lines or discharging the refrigerant system. Discharging is not necessary if servicing the A/C clutch, clutch coil or engine.
NOTE:
LHD model shown in illustrations. RHD model similar.
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), disconnect the IBS connector first before disconnecting the negative battery cable.
- Remove the engine cover.
- Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system. Refer to PLUMBING, FRONT, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Remove the air cleaner housing. Refer to REMOVAL
- Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to 3.6L
- Remove the nuts (1 and 3) that secure the A/C suction line (2) and A/C discharge line (4) to the A/C compressor.
- Disconnect the refrigerant lines from the A/C compressor and remove and DISCARD the seals.
- Install plugs in, or tape over all of the opened refrigerant line fittings and the compressor ports.
- Disconnect the engine wire harness from the A/C compressor (2).
- Remove the nut (5) and position the heater tube and bracket (4) out of the way.
- Support the A/C compressor and remove the stud (3) and the three bolts (1).
- Remove the A/C compressor from the engine compartment.