Removal And Installation: 2.0L: Installation
If the A/C compressor is being replaced, be certain to adjust the refrigerant system oil level. Failure to properly adjust the refrigerant oil level will prevent the A/C system from operating as designed and can cause serious A/C compressor damage.
The A/C receiver/drier must be replaced if an internal failure of the A/C compressor has occurred. Failure to replace the A/C receiver/drier can cause serious damage to the replacement A/C compressor.
When replacing the A/C compressor, see the Refrigerant Oil Standard Procedure to determine how much oil should be removed from the new A/C compressor. Refer to OIL, REFRIGERANT, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
Replacement of the refrigerant line seal washers is required anytime a refrigerant line is disconnected. Failure to replace the rubber seal washers may result in a refrigerant system leak.
Always lubricate new rubber seal washers with clean refrigerant oil and install them onto the refrigerant line fittings. Use only the specified seal washers as they are made of a special material for the system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
- If the A/C compressor is being replaced, the refrigerant oil in the old compressor must be first drained and measured. Then the oil in the new A/C compressor must be drained. Finally, the new compressor must be refilled with the same amount of new refrigerant oil that was drained out of the old compressor. When replacing multiple A/C system components, see the Refrigerant Oil Capacities chart to determine how much oil should be added to the refrigerant system. Refer to OIL, REFRIGERANT, STANDARD PROCEDURE . Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
- Position the A/C compressor (1a) to the engine.
- Install the two A/C compressor to engine nuts (1b, 1c) and one bolt (at the rear of the compressor). Tighten the nuts and bolt to the proper specification. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
- Remove the tape or plugs from the opened refrigerant line fittings and the compressor ports.
- Install the discharge line onto the A/C compressor. Install a NEW O-ring seal.
- Install the discharge line to compressor bolt (1) and tighten to the proper specification. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
- Place the accessory belt side protection guard (1b) onto the mounting studs and securely tighten the two guard nuts (1a).
- Connect the A/C compressor wiring harness connectors (1a, 1b).
- Install the A/C suction line jumper. Refer to LINE, A/C SUCTION, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION LINE, A/C SUCTION JUMPER, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Install the accessory drive belt and guard. Refer to 2.0L, BELT, SERPENTINE, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Install the engine belly pan. Refer to BELLY PAN, ENGINE, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Connect the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), connect the IBS connector.
- Charge the refrigerant system. Refer to PLUMBING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
