Preliminary Procedures

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
2. Remove drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
4. Disconnect the air conditioning compressor electrical connector.
5. Remove air conditioning compressor and condenser hose from air conditioning compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Replacement .
6. Remove charge air cooler inlet air hose. Refer to Charge Air Cooler Inlet Air Hose Replacement .

1

Air Conditioning Compressor Bolt (Qty: 3)

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tighten
22 N·m (17 lb ft)

2

Air Conditioning Compressor

Procedure

1. Use a low viscosity, polyalkylene glycol (PAG) oil. Use of the incorrect oil can result in compressor failure.
2. When replacing the A/C compressor, balance the compressor oil. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Balancing .
3. 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 .