Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor: Removal
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NOTE:
If installing a new Air Conditioning(A/C) compressor due to an internal failure of the old unit, the following procedures must be carried out to remove contamination from the A/C system. Failure to remove contamination from the A/C system, if present, will result in poor A/C performance and/or damage to the new A/C compressor and other components.
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Carry out the A/C flushing procedure after a new A/C compressor has been installed. Refer to the A/C System Flushing general procedure in Climate Control System - General Information and Diagnostics
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
Installation of a new receiver/drier cartridge is not required when repairing the A/C system except when there is physical evidence of contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the receiver/drier cartridge.
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With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to Jacking and Lifting .
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Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Climate Control System - General Information and Diagnostics .
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Remove the drive belt from the A/C compressor pulley. Refer to Accessory Drive .
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Loosen the Air Cleaner(ACL) outlet pipe clamp and disconnect the ACL outlet pipe.- Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
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Loosen the ACL outlet pipe clamp and remove the Air Cleaner(ACL) outlet pipe.- Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
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Remove the A/C compressor fitting nuts and position the A/C compressor lines aside.- Discard the O-ring seals and gasket seals.
- Tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
NOTE:
Make sure that all openings are sealed.
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Detach the wire harness retainer from the A/C compressor, disconnect the clutch field coil electrical connector and position the wire harness aside.