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Removal and Installation

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CAUTION: If installing a new air conditioning compressor due to an internal failure of the old unit, you must carry out the following procedures to remove contamination from the air conditioning system.
  • If A/C flushing equipment is available, carry out flushing of the A/C system prior to installing a new A/C compressor. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS .
  • If A/C flushing equipment is not available, carry out filtering of the A/C system after a new A/C compressor has been installed. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS .
  • Install a new thermostatic expansion valve, as directed by the A/C flushing or filtering procedure.
  • Install a new receiver/drier cartridge as directed by the A/C flushing or filtering procedure.
NOTE: If installing a new A/C compressor, the A/C clutch disc and hub, A/C compressor pulley and A/C clutch field coil must be inspected and transferred from the old unit to the new unit if suitable for reuse.
NOTE: Installation of a new receiver/drier cartridge is not required when repairing the A/C system except when there is physical evidence of system contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the receiver/drier cartridge.
  1. If flushing of the A/C system has not been carried out, recover the refrigerant. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS .
  2. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  3. Remove the lower engine splash shield.
  4. Remove the drive belt from the A/C compressor pulley.
  5. Disconnect the field coil electrical connector.
  6. Remove the A/C compressor manifold bolt.
    • Discard the gasket seals.
    • To install, tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).
  7. Remove the 3 secondary air injection pump bolts and position the pump aside (if equipped).
    • To install, tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
  8. Remove the 3 A/C compressor bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  9. Remove the A/C compressor.
  10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • If a new A/C compressor is to be installed, the clutch assembly must be transferred from the old unit to the new unit. For additional information, refer to CLUTCH AND CLUTCH FIELD COIL .
    • Install new gasket seals.
    • If filtering of the A/C system is not to be carried out, lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS .
  11. If filtering of the A/C system is not to be carried out, evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS .
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