Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement. Chevrolet Joy 2008

For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Discharge and recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
3. Remove the compressor A/C hoses connector block fitting nut.
4. Disconnect the electrical connector.
5. Remove the under cover.
6. Remove the A/C belt. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement.
7. Remove the compressor to bracket upper mounting bolt.
8. Remove the compressor to bracket lower mounting bolts.
9. Remove the compressor.

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the compressor.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

2. Install the compressor to bracket lower mounting bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the compressor to bracket lower mounting bolts to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).

3. Install the compressor to bracket upper mounting bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the compressor to bracket upper mounting bolt to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

4. Install the under cover.

Tighten
Tighten the A/C high pressure pipe line bolt to 23 N·m (17 lb ft).

5. Connect the electrical connector at the compressor.

Tighten
Tighten the A/C low pressure pipe line bolt to 23 N·m (17 lb ft).

6. Install the A/C refrigerant suction hose and A/C refrigerant discharge hose to connector block retaining bolts.

Tighten

• | Tighten the A/C refrigerant suction hose to connector block retaining bolt to 22.5 N·m (16.5 lb ft).

• | Tighten the A/C refrigerant discharge hose to connector block retaining bolt 22.5 N·m (16.5 lb ft).

7. Install the A/C belt. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement.
8. Connect the negative battery cable.
9. Evacuate and charge the system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.