Preliminary Procedures

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
2. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
3. Remove drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
4. Loosen the A/C compressor and condenser hose from A/C compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Replacement .

1

A/C Compressor Bolt (Qty: 3)

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tighten
22 N·m (16 lb ft)

2

A/C Compressor Assembly

Procedure

1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
2. Use a low viscosity, polyalkylene glycol (PAG) oil. Use of the incorrect oil can result in compressor failure.
3. When replacing the A/C compressor, balance the compressor oil. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Balancing .
4. Using GE-39400-A detector leak test A/C compressor fittings.

Special Tools

GE-39400-A Electronic Halogen Leak Detector

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .