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A/C Compressor - 2.8L Engine

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WARNING:

Review the warnings and cautions for this system before performing the procedure. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death.

CAUTION:

The A/C receiver/drier must be replaced if an internal failure of the A/C compressor has occurred. Failure to replace the A/C receiver drier 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 or engine.

Fig 1: A/C Compressor, Discharge Line, Suction Line, Connectors & Nuts
GC0131699Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
  2. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system. Refer to PLUMBING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  3. Remove the charge air cooler outlet hose from the throttle body and position the hose out of the way.
  4. Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to BELT, SERPENTINE, REMOVAL .
  5. Remove the generator. Refer to GENERATOR, REMOVAL .
  6. Remove the nuts (2) that secure the A/C discharge line (1) and A/C suction line (3) to the A/C compressor (4).
  7. Disconnect the A/C discharge and suction lines from the A/C compressor. Remove and discard the O-ring seals and gaskets.
  8. Disconnect the engine wire harness connector (5) from the field coil connector (6).
    Fig 2: A/C Clutch Coil Connector, Retaining Nut, Transmission Cooler Line Bracket & Stud
    GC0145354Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  9. Remove the splash shield from the left front fender to gain access to the lower compressor fastener. Refer to SHIELD, SPLASH, WHEELHOUSE, REMOVAL .
  10. If equipped, remove the retaining nut (6) and transmission cooler line bracket (5) from the stud (4).
  11. Support the A/C compressor (7) and remove the nut (3), stud and two bolts (2 and 6).
  12. Remove the A/C compressor from the engine compartment.
  13. Install plugs in, or tape over the open refrigerant line fittings and compressor ports.
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