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

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

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

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

- Intake Air Duct Retainer (1) » Remove
- Intake Air Duct (2) » Remove

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

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

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

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

- Engine Front Cover Bolt (1) » Remove
- Engine Front Cover (2) » Remove

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

- Underbody Skid Shield Bolt (1) » Remove [2x]
- Underbody Splash Shield Bolt (2) » Remove [2x]
- Underbody Skid Shield (3) » Remove

- {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]

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

- {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]

35.3. Underbody Splash Shield (1) » Remove

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

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

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

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

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

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

- Air Conditioning Compressor Nut (1) » Remove
- Air Conditioning Compressor Stud (2) » Remove

- Disconnect the air conditioning compressor connectors (1).

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

- Thermostat Bypass Pipe Bolt (1) » Remove [2x]
- Thermostat Bypass Pipe (2) » Remove
- Engine Coolant Thermostat Gasket (3) » Remove and DISCARD

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

- Air Conditioning Compressor Bolt (1) » Remove

- Air Conditioning Compressor Bolt (1) » Remove

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Air Conditioning Compressor (1) » Remove Installation Procedure
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Prior to installing the air conditioning compressor perform the air conditioning compressor oil balancing procedure. Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Balancing
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Air Conditioning Compressor (1) » Install
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Air Conditioning Compressor Bolt (1) » Install and hand tighten
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Air Conditioning Compressor Bolt (1) » Install and hand tighten
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Air Conditioning Compressor Stud (2) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications
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Air Conditioning Compressor Nut (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications
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Air Conditioning Compressor Bolt (1) » Tighten — Fastener Specifications
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Air Conditioning Compressor Bolt (1) » Tighten — Fastener Specifications
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Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Seal - Large (3) » Install NEW
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Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Seal - Small (4) » Install NEW
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Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose (2) » Install
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Air Conditioning Compressor Nut (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications
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Install the air conditioning compressor connectors (1).
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Engine Coolant Thermostat Gasket (3) » Install NEW
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Thermostat Bypass Pipe (2) » Install
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Thermostat Bypass Pipe Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [2x] — Fastener Specifications
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Thermostat Bypass Hose (2) » Install
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Hose Clamp (1) » Engage — Hose Clamp Replacement Guidelines - Spring Type
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Front Wheelhouse Liner - Left Side (1) » Install
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Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt - Left Side (1) » Install and tighten [3x] — Fastener Specifications
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Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt - Left Side (1) » Install and tighten [3x] — Fastener Specifications
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Front Wheelhouse Liner Retainer - Left Side (2) » Install
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Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt - Left Side (1) » Install and tighten [3x] — Fastener Specifications
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Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt - Left Side (1) » Install and tighten [3x] — Fastener Specifications
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{ If equipped } Front Tire Front Air Deflector Bolt - Left Side (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications
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{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
- {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
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Underbody Skid Shield (3) » Install
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Underbody Splash Shield Bolt (2) » Install and tighten [2x] — Fastener Specifications
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Underbody Skid Shield Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [2x] — Fastener Specifications
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Install the front left wheel and tire assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
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Install the accessory drive primary belt (2) to the vehicle.
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Install the accessory drive primary belt (2) around all pulleys.
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Rotate the accessory drive primary belt tensioner (1) counterclockwise.
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Engine Front Cover (2) » Install
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Engine Front Cover Bolt (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications
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Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose (1) » Install
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Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Clip (2) » Clip [4x]
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Supercharger Surge Tank (2) » Install
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Charge Air Cooler Coolant Reservoir Bolt (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications
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Install the air cleaner and air cleaner outlet front duct assembly. (1)
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Air Cleaner Outlet Front Duct Clamp (1) » Tighten — Fastener Specifications
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Air Cleaner Nut (2) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications
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Accessory Wiring Junction Block (4) » Install
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Engine Wiring Harness Fuse Block Bracket Bolt (3) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications
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Connect the electrical connectors. (5)
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Intake Air Duct (2) » Install
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Intake Air Duct Retainer (1) » Install
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Intake Air Splash Shield (2) » Install
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Intake Air Baffle Retainer (1) » Install [9x]
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Hood Secondary Latch Release Handle (2) » Install
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Hood Latch Actuator Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [2x] — Fastener Specifications
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Oil Filler Cap » Remove
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Intake Manifold Cover (2) » Install
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Intake Manifold Cover Bolt (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications
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Oil Filler Cap » Install
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Connect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
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Fill the cooling system. Cooling System Draining and Filling
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Start the engine and check for coolant leaks.
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Recharge the refrigerant. Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging
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Inspect for refrigerant leaks. Leak Testing