A/C Compressor - 3.0L/3.6L Engine
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Jeep Wrangler and 2015 Jeep Wrangler. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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.
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
- Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system. Refer to PLUMBING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Remove the coolant recovery container. Refer to BOTTLE, COOLANT RECOVERY, REMOVAL .
- Disengage the harness brackets (3) from the frame rail and the stud on the A/C compressor (2).
- Disconnect the wire harness connector (1) from the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) (4) and position the wire harness out of the way.
- Remove the nuts (2) that secure the A/C discharge line (1) and A/C suction line (4) to the A/C compressor (3).
- Disconnect the A/C refrigerant lines from the A/C compressor and remove and discard the O-ring seals and gaskets.
- Disconnect the engine wire harness from the A/C clutch coil connector
- Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to BELT, SERPENTINE, REMOVAL
.NOTE:
The two rear retaining bolts cannot be completely removed from the A/C compressor until the compressor is removed from the engine compartment.
- Support the A/C compressor (2) and remove the four bolts (1) that secure the compressor to the engine.
- Remove the A/C compressor from the engine compartment.
- Install plugs in, or tape over the open refrigerant line fittings and compressor ports.