3.7L/4.7L ENGINES

CAUTION: If the A/C compressor is being replaced, be certain to adjust the refrigerant system oil level (refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/REFRIGERANT OIL - STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFRIGERANT 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.

CAUTION: 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.

NOTE: When replacing multiple A/C system components, refer to the Refrigerant Oil Capacities chart to determine how much oil should be removed from the new A/C compressor (refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/REFRIGERANT OIL - STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFRIGERANT OIL LEVEL).

NOTE: Replacement of the refrigerant line O-ring seals and gaskets is required anytime a refrigerant line is opened. Failure to replace the rubber O-ring seals and metal gaskets could result in a refrigerant system leak.

NOTE: LHD model shown in illustrations. RHD model similar.




(refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/REFRIGERANT OIL - STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFRIGERANT OIL LEVEL for more information) (refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/REFRIGERANT OIL - STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFRIGERANT OIL LEVEL)

  • Install bolt (3) and hand tighten.
  • Install bolt (6) and hand tighten.
  • Install bolt (1) and hand tighten.
  • Tighten bolt (3) to 40 N·m (30 ft. lbs.).
  • Tighten bolt (6) to 55 N·m (41 ft. lbs.).
  • Tighten bolt (1) to 55 N·m (41 ft. lbs.).
  • Tighten bolt (5) to 55 N·m (41 ft. lbs.).








(refer to 7 - COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/BELTS-DRIVE - INSTALLATION)
(refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/RECEIVER/DRIER-A/C - REMOVAL) (refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/RECEIVER/DRIER - INSTALLATION)
(refer to 9 - ENGINE/AIR INTAKE SYSTEM/HOUSING-AIR CLEANER - INSTALLATION)

(refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFRIGERANT SYSTEM EVACUATE)
(refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFRIGERANT SYSTEM CHARGE)