Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor

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Fig 1: Special Tool(s)

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Fig 2: Material

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CAUTION: If installing a new air conditioning compressor due to an internal failure of the old unit, you must carry out the following procedures to remove contamination from the air conditioning system.

If A/C flushing equipment is available, carry out flushing of the air conditioning system prior to installing a new air conditioning compressor. For additional information, refer to AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) SYSTEM FLUSHING .
If A/C flushing equipment is not available, carry out filtering of the air conditioning system after a new air conditioning compressor has been installed. For additional information, refer to REFRIGERANT SYSTEM FILTERING FOLLOWING AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COMPONENT INSTALLATION .
Install a new thermostatic expansion valve, as directed by the A/C flushing or filtering procedure.
Install a new receiver/drier (19C836) as directed by the A/C flushing or filtering procedure.

NOTE: Installation of a new receiver/drier is not required when repairing the air conditioning system except when there is physical evidence of system contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the receiver/drier.

NOTE: New O-ring seals, lubricated in clean PAG oil, must be installed before reconnecting any A/C fitting which has been disconnected.

Position the vehicle on a hoist with the gear selector in NEUTRAL.
If flushing of the air conditioning system has not been performed, recover the refrigerant. For additional information, refer to AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) SYSTEM RECOVERY, EVACUATION AND CHARGING .
Remove the drive belt from the A/C compressor pulley.
To remove individual components, carry out only the following steps.

Fig 3: Removing Individual Components Table
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Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration.

Fig 4: Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Removal Procedure (Steps 1-9)
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Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration.

Fig 5: Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Removal Procedure (Steps 10-16)
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
If filtering of the air conditioning system is not to be performed, lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil. For additional information, refer to REFRIGERANT OIL ADDING .
If filtering of the air conditioning system is not to be performed, evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) SYSTEM RECOVERY, EVACUATION AND CHARGING .

Item 10: A/C Clutch Nut Removal Note

Remove the A/C clutch nut.
1. Using the special tool, hold the clutch plate.
2. Remove the nut.
  
  Fig 6: Removing A/C Clutch Nut
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Item 14: A/C Clutch Pulley Removal Note

CAUTION: Do not use air tools. Damage to the A/C clutch pulley or A/C compressor may result.

Fig 7: Removing A/C Clutch Pulley By Using Special Tool

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Using the special tool, remove the A/C clutch pulley.