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Removal & Installation: Compressor: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan, 2002 Dodge Caravan, 2002 Chrysler Voyager, and 2002 Chrysler Town & Country. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: If a replacement compressor is being installed, be certain to check the refrigerant oil level. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the compressor in the vehicle.
  1. Position the compressor into the engine compartment. On models with the 2.4L engine, loosely install the 4 screws that secure the compressor to the mounting bracket on the engine.
  2. On models with the 3.3L and 3.8L engines, loosely install the 3 screws and one nut that secure the compressor to the engine. Tighten each of the fasteners using the following sequence:
    • The upper screw at the rear of the compressor.
    • The lower screw at the rear of the compressor.
    • The lower screw at the front of the compressor.
    • The upper nut at he front of the compressor.
  3. On models with the 3.3L and 3.8L engines only, engage the retainer on the engine wire harness compressor clutch coil take out with the bracket on the top of the compressor.
  4. Reconnect the engine wire harness connector for the compressor clutch coil to the coil pigtail wire connector on the top of the compressor. Reinstall the serpentine accessory drive belt onto the front of the engine.
  5. Lower the vehicle. Remove the tape or plugs from the compressor discharge port and the discharge line fitting.
  6. Lubricate a NEW rubber O-ring seal with clean refrigerant oil and install it on the discharge line fitting. Reconnect the discharge line fitting to the compressor discharge port.
  7. Install and tighten the nut that secures the discharge line fitting to the compressor. Remove the tape or plugs from the compressor suction port and the suction line fitting.
  8. Lubricate a NEW rubber O-ring seal with clean refrigerator oil and install it on the suction line fitting. Reconnect the suction line fitting to the compressor suction port.
  9. Install and tighten the nut that secures the suction line fitting to the compressor. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
  10. Evacuate and charge the refrigerant system. See RECOVERY, EVACUATION & RECHARGING in GENERAL SERVICING PROCEDURES article in GENERAL SERVICING.
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