Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LM2, 2WD)

Single Use Fasteners and Components Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Seal - Large Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Seal - Small Engine Coolant Thermostat Gasket Removal Procedure

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging
2. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
3. Drain the cooling system. Cooling System Draining and Filling
4. Oil Filler Cap » Remove

Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LM2, 2WD) — figure 1

5. Intake Manifold Cover Bolt (1) » Remove
6. Intake Manifold Cover (2) » Remove
7. Install the oil filler cap after removal of the intake manifold cover to prevent debris from falling into the engine.

Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LM2, 2WD) — figure 2

8. Hood Latch Actuator Bolt (1) » Remove [2x]
9. Hood Secondary Latch Release Handle (2) » Remove

Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LM2, 2WD) — figure 3

10. Intake Air Baffle Retainer (1) » Remove [9x]
11. Intake Air Splash Shield (2) » Remove

Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LM2, 2WD) — figure 4

12. Intake Air Duct Retainer (1) » Remove
13. Intake Air Duct (2) » Remove

Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LM2, 2WD) — figure 5

14. Air Cleaner Outlet Front Duct Clamp (1) » Loosen
15. Engine Wiring Harness Fuse Block Bracket Bolt (3) » Remove
16. Accessory Wiring Junction Block (4) » Position aside
17. Air Cleaner Nut (2) » Remove
18. Disconnect the electrical connectors. (5)

Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LM2, 2WD) — figure 6

19. Remove the air cleaner and air cleaner outlet front duct assembly(1)

Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LM2, 2WD) — figure 7

20. Charge Air Cooler Coolant Reservoir Bolt (1) » Remove
21. Supercharger Surge Tank (2) » Position aside

Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LM2, 2WD) — figure 8

22. Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Clip (2) » Unclip [4x]
23. Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose (1) » Position aside

Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LM2, 2WD) — figure 9

24. Engine Front Cover Bolt (1) » Remove
25. Engine Front Cover (2) » Remove

Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LM2, 2WD) — figure 10

26. Rotate the accessory drive primary belt tensioner (1) counterclockwise to release the drive belt tension.
27. Slide the accessory drive primary belt (2) off of the belt idler pulley and slowly release the accessory drive primary belt tensioner (1).
28. Remove the accessory drive primary belt (2) from the vehicle.
29. Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
30. Remove the front left wheel and tire assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation

Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LM2, 2WD) — figure 11

Note

The proper position of the underbody skid shield is between the underbody splash shield and the front frame.

31. Underbody Skid Shield Bolt (1) » Remove [2x]
32. Underbody Splash Shield Bolt (2) » Remove [2x]
33. Underbody Skid Shield (3) » Remove

Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LM2, 2WD) — figure 12

34. {with WTX} Front Bumper Fascia Extension » Remove 34.1. Front Bumper Fascia Air Deflector Bolt (1) » Remove [10x] 34.2. Front Bumper Fascia Extension Bolt (2) » Remove [8x]

Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LM2, 2WD) — figure 13

34.3. Pull the front bumper fascia extension (1) rearward and down from the front bumper fascia.

Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LM2, 2WD) — figure 14

35. {with RC1} Underbody Splash Shield » Remove 35.1. Front Bumper Fascia Skid Plate Bolt (1) » Remove [4x] 35.2. Underbody Splash Shield Bolt (2) » Remove [4x]

Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LM2, 2WD) — figure 15

35.3. Underbody Splash Shield (1) » Remove

Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LM2, 2WD) — figure 16

36. { If equipped } Front Tire Front Air Deflector Bolt - Left Side (1) » Remove

Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LM2, 2WD) — figure 17

Note

Quantity of fasteners may vary based on option content.

37. Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt - Left Side (1) » Remove [3x]

Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LM2, 2WD) — figure 18

38. Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt - Left Side (1) » Remove [3x]
39. Front Wheelhouse Liner Retainer - Left Side (2) » Remove

Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LM2, 2WD) — figure 19

40. Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt - Left Side (1) » Remove [3x]

Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LM2, 2WD) — figure 20

41. Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt - Left Side (1) » Remove [3x]

Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LM2, 2WD) — figure 21

42. Front Wheelhouse Liner - Left Side (1) » Remove

Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LM2, 2WD) — figure 22

43. Air Conditioning Compressor Nut (1) » Remove
44. Air Conditioning Compressor Stud (2) » Remove

Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LM2, 2WD) — figure 23

45. Disconnect the air conditioning compressor connectors (1).

Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LM2, 2WD) — figure 24

46. Hose Clamp (1) » Disengage — Hose Clamp Replacement Guidelines - Spring Type
47. Thermostat Bypass Hose (2) » Remove

Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LM2, 2WD) — figure 25

48. Thermostat Bypass Pipe Bolt (1) » Remove [2x]
49. Thermostat Bypass Pipe (2) » Remove
50. Engine Coolant Thermostat Gasket (3) » Remove and DISCARD

Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LM2, 2WD) — figure 26

51. Air Conditioning Compressor Nut (1) » Remove
52. Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose (2) » Remove
53. Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Seal - Large (3) » Remove and DISCARD
54. Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Seal - Small (4) » Remove and DISCARD

Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LM2, 2WD) — figure 27

55. Air Conditioning Compressor Bolt (1) » Remove

Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LM2, 2WD) — figure 28

56. Air Conditioning Compressor Bolt (1) » Remove

Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LM2, 2WD) — figure 29

57. Air Conditioning Compressor (1) » Remove Installation Procedure

58. Prior to installing the air conditioning compressor perform the air conditioning compressor oil balancing procedure. Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Balancing

59. Air Conditioning Compressor (1) » Install

60. Air Conditioning Compressor Bolt (1) » Install and hand tighten

61. Air Conditioning Compressor Bolt (1) » Install and hand tighten

Caution

Refer to Fastener Caution.

5. Air Conditioning Compressor Stud (2) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

6. Air Conditioning Compressor Nut (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

7. Air Conditioning Compressor Bolt (1) » Tighten — Fastener Specifications

8. Air Conditioning Compressor Bolt (1) » Tighten — Fastener Specifications

9. Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Seal - Large (3) » Install NEW

10. Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Seal - Small (4) » Install NEW

11. Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose (2) » Install

12. Air Conditioning Compressor Nut (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

13. Install the air conditioning compressor connectors (1).

14. Engine Coolant Thermostat Gasket (3) » Install NEW

15. Thermostat Bypass Pipe (2) » Install

16. Thermostat Bypass Pipe Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [2x] — Fastener Specifications

17. Thermostat Bypass Hose (2) » Install

18. Hose Clamp (1) » Engage — Hose Clamp Replacement Guidelines - Spring Type

19. Front Wheelhouse Liner - Left Side (1) » Install

20. Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt - Left Side (1) » Install and tighten [3x] — Fastener Specifications

21. Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt - Left Side (1) » Install and tighten [3x] — Fastener Specifications

22. Front Wheelhouse Liner Retainer - Left Side (2) » Install

23. Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt - Left Side (1) » Install and tighten [3x] — Fastener Specifications

Note

Quantity of fasteners may vary based on option content.

24. Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt - Left Side (1) » Install and tighten [3x] — Fastener Specifications

25. { If equipped } Front Tire Front Air Deflector Bolt - Left Side (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

26. {with WTX} Front Bumper Fascia Extension (1) » Install

26.1. Front Bumper Fascia Extension Bolt (2) » Install and tighten [8x] — Fastener Specifications 26.2. Front Bumper Fascia Air Deflector Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [10x] — Fastener Specifications

27. {with RC1} Underbody Splash Shield (1) » Install

27.1. Underbody Splash Shield Bolt (2) » Install and tighten [4x] — Fastener Specifications 27.2. Front Bumper Fascia Skid Plate Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [4x] — Fastener Specifications

Note

The proper position of the underbody skid shield is between the underbody splash shield and the front frame.

28. Underbody Skid Shield (3) » Install

29. Underbody Splash Shield Bolt (2) » Install and tighten [2x] — Fastener Specifications

30. Underbody Skid Shield Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [2x] — Fastener Specifications

31. Install the front left wheel and tire assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation

32. Install the accessory drive primary belt (2) to the vehicle.

Note

Ensure the proper routing of the accessory drive primary belt.

33. Install the accessory drive primary belt (2) around all pulleys.

34. Rotate the accessory drive primary belt tensioner (1) counterclockwise.

35. Engine Front Cover (2) » Install

36. Engine Front Cover Bolt (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

37. Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose (1) » Install

38. Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Clip (2) » Clip [4x]

39. Supercharger Surge Tank (2) » Install

40. Charge Air Cooler Coolant Reservoir Bolt (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

41. Install the air cleaner and air cleaner outlet front duct assembly. (1)

42. Air Cleaner Outlet Front Duct Clamp (1) » Tighten — Fastener Specifications

43. Air Cleaner Nut (2) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

44. Accessory Wiring Junction Block (4) » Install

45. Engine Wiring Harness Fuse Block Bracket Bolt (3) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

46. Connect the electrical connectors. (5)

47. Intake Air Duct (2) » Install

48. Intake Air Duct Retainer (1) » Install

49. Intake Air Splash Shield (2) » Install

50. Intake Air Baffle Retainer (1) » Install [9x]

51. Hood Secondary Latch Release Handle (2) » Install

52. Hood Latch Actuator Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [2x] — Fastener Specifications

53. Oil Filler Cap » Remove

54. Intake Manifold Cover (2) » Install

55. Intake Manifold Cover Bolt (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

56. Oil Filler Cap » Install

57. Connect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection

58. Fill the cooling system. Cooling System Draining and Filling

59. Start the engine and check for coolant leaks.

60. Recharge the refrigerant. Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging

61. Inspect for refrigerant leaks. Leak Testing