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Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LM2, 4WD)

Single Use Fasteners and Components Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Seal - Large [2x] Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Seal - Small [2x] Transmission Fluid Cooler Seal [2x] Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the charge air cooler, condenser, fan, and radiator assembly. Charge Air Cooler, Condenser, Fan Motor, and Radiator Assembly Removal and Installation
Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LM2, 4WD) — figure 1
Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LM2, 4WD) — figure 1
  1. Air Cleaner Outlet Front Duct Clamp (1) » Loosen [2x]
  2. Air Cleaner Outlet Front Duct (2) » Remove
Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LM2, 4WD) — figure 2
Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LM2, 4WD) — figure 2
  1. Air Cleaner Nut (2) » Remove
  2. Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors (5) from the mass air flow sensor and the air cleaner.
  3. Remove all wiring harness retainers from the air cleaner.
Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LM2, 4WD) — figure 3
Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LM2, 4WD) — figure 3
  1. Air Cleaner Housing Cover Bolt (1) » Remove [3x]
  2. Air Cleaner Upper Housing (2) » Remove
Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LM2, 4WD) — figure 4
Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LM2, 4WD) — figure 4
  1. Air Cleaner Lower Housing (1) » Remove
Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LM2, 4WD) — figure 5
Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LM2, 4WD) — figure 5
  1. Radiator Inlet Hose Clip (1) » Disengage
  2. Engine Wiring Harness Retainer (2) » Remove [2x]
  3. Engine Wiring Harness Bracket Bolt (3) » Remove
  4. Engine Wiring Harness Bracket (4) » Remove
Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LM2, 4WD) — figure 6
Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LM2, 4WD) — figure 6
  1. Electrical Connector (1) » Disconnect
Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LM2, 4WD) — figure 7
Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LM2, 4WD) — figure 7
  1. Battery Positive Cable Nut (1) @ Generator » Remove
  2. Generator Battery Jumper Cable (2) » Remove
Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LM2, 4WD) — figure 8
Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LM2, 4WD) — figure 8
  1. Engine Front Cover Bolt (1) » Remove
  2. Engine Front Cover (2) » Remove
Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LM2, 4WD) — figure 9
Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LM2, 4WD) — figure 9
  1. Rotate the accessory drive primary belt tensioner (1) clockwise to release the drive belt tension.
  2. Slide the accessory drive primary belt (2) off of the belt idler pulley and slowly release the accessory drive primary belt tensioner (1).
  3. Remove the accessory drive primary belt (2).
Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LM2, 4WD) — figure 10
Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LM2, 4WD) — figure 10
  1. Engine Wiring Harness Bracket Nut (1) » Remove [2x]
  2. Engine Wiring Harness Bracket Bolt (2) » Remove
Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LM2, 4WD) — figure 11
Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LM2, 4WD) — figure 11
  1. Engine Wiring Harness Ground Bolt (1) » Remove
  2. Ground Cable (2) » Position aside
  3. Disconnect electrical connectors as needed, detach retainer at intake manifold and reposition the engine wiring harness channel (3) away from the front of the engine.
Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LM2, 4WD) — figure 12
Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LM2, 4WD) — figure 12
  1. Generator Bolt (1) » Loosen until disengaged
  2. Generator Bolt (2) » Remove
Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LM2, 4WD) — figure 13
Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LM2, 4WD) — figure 13
  1. Generator (1) » Remove
Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LM2, 4WD) — figure 14
Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LM2, 4WD) — figure 14
  1. Electrical Connector (1) @ Air Conditioning Compressor » Disconnect [2x]
Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LM2, 4WD) — figure 15
Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LM2, 4WD) — figure 15
  1. Air Conditioning Compressor Nut (1) » Remove
  2. Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose (2) » Remove
  3. Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Seal - Large (3) » Remove and DISCARD
  4. Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Seal - Small (4) » Remove and DISCARD
Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LM2, 4WD) — figure 16
Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LM2, 4WD) — figure 16
  1. Air Conditioning Compressor Bolt (1) » Remove
Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LM2, 4WD) — figure 17
Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LM2, 4WD) — figure 17
  1. Air Conditioning Compressor Bolt (1) » Remove
Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LM2, 4WD) — figure 18
Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LM2, 4WD) — figure 18
  1. Air Conditioning Compressor Nut (1) » Remove
  2. Air Conditioning Compressor Stud (2) » Remove
Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LM2, 4WD) — figure 19
Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LM2, 4WD) — figure 19
  1. Air Conditioning Compressor (1) » Remove Installation Procedure

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

  3. Air Conditioning Compressor (1) » Install

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

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

  3. Air Conditioning Compressor Bolt (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

  4. Air Conditioning Compressor Bolt (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

  1. Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Seal - Large (3) » Install NEW
  2. Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Seal - Small (4) » Install NEW
  3. Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose (2) » Install
  4. Air Conditioning Compressor Nut (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications
  1. Electrical Connector (1) @ Air Conditioning Compressor » Connect [2x]

  2. Generator (1) » Install

  3. Generator Bolt (2) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

  4. Generator Bolt (1) » Tighten — Fastener Specifications

  5. Position the engine wiring harness channel (3) at the front of the engine, attach retainer at intake manifold, and connect electrical connectors as needed.

  6. Engine Wiring Harness Bracket Bolt (2) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

  7. Engine Wiring Harness Bracket Nut (1) » Install and tighten [2x] — Fastener Specifications

  8. Ground Cable (2) » Install

  9. Engine Wiring Harness Ground Bolt (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

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

  11. Rotate the accessory drive primary belt tensioner (1) clockwise.

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

  2. Slowly release the accessory drive primary belt tensioner (1).

  3. Engine Front Cover (2) » Install

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

  5. Generator Battery Jumper Cable (2) » Install

  6. Battery Positive Cable Nut (1) @ Generator » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

  7. Electrical Connector (1) » Connect

  8. Engine Wiring Harness Bracket (4) » Install

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

  10. Engine Wiring Harness Retainer (2) » Install [2x]

  11. Radiator Inlet Hose Clip (1) » Install

  12. Air Cleaner Lower Housing (1) » Install

  13. Air Cleaner Upper Housing (2) » Install

  14. Air Cleaner Housing Cover Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [3x] — Fastener Specifications

  15. INstall all wiring harness retainers to the air cleaner.

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

  17. Connect the 2 electrical connectors (5) to the mass air flow sensor and the air cleaner.

  18. Air Cleaner Outlet Front Duct (2) » Install

  19. Air Cleaner Outlet Front Duct Clamp (1) » Tighten [2x] — Fastener Specifications

  20. Install the charge air cooler, condenser, fan, and radiator assembly. Charge Air Cooler, Condenser, Fan Motor, and Radiator Assembly Removal and Installation