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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001MONTE CARLO V6-3.8L VIN KREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISHEATING AND AIR CONDITIONINGCOMPRESSOR HVACSERVICE AND REPAIRCOMPRESSOR REPLACEMENT
2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo V6-3.8L VIN K
Compressor Replacement
2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo V6-3.8L VIN KSECTION Compressor Replacement
TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Remove the right front fender upper diagonals brace.
3. Remove the cross vehicle brace.
4. Remove the accessory drive belt.
5. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
6. Remove the right side engine splash shield.
7. Remove the lower air deflector. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors (Upper) or Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors (Side) or Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors (Lower) in Cooling System.
8. Disconnect the electrical connector from the A/C compressor.
9. Remove and discard the sealing washers.
10. Remove the A/C compressor hose assembly from rear of the A/C compressor.
11. Remove the rear A/C compressor mounting bracket.
12. Remove the A/C compressor mounting nuts.
13. Remove the A/C compressor.
14. Remove the bracket with the mounting bolts, if necessary.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
IMPORTANT: Replacement A/C compressors are shipped without oil (dry). Add 60 ml (2 oz) of synthetic refrigerant lubricant (PAG).
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
1. Install the bracket with the upper mounting bolt, if necessary.
Tighten
Tighten the A/C compressor bracket upper bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
2. Install the bracket with the lower mounting bolt, if necessary.
Tighten
Tighten the A/C compressor bracket lower bolt to 80 N.m (59 lb ft).
3. Install the A/C compressor to the vehicle.
4. Install the A/C compressor nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the A/C compressor front nuts to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).
5. Install the rear A/C compressor bracket and bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the A/C compressor rear bolts to 31 N.m (23 lb ft).
IMPORTANT: Lubricate the new sealing washers with mineral base 525 viscosity refrigerant oil.
6. Install the A/C compressor block fitting assembly to the rear of the A/C compressor.
7. Connect the electrical connector to the A/C compressor.
8. Install the new sealing washers.
9. Install the lower air deflector. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors (Upper) or Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors (Side) or Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors (Lower) in Cooling System.
10. Install the right side engine splash shield.
11. Lower the vehicle.
12. Install the accessory drive belt.
13. Install the cross vehicle brace.
14. Install the right front fender upper diagonals brace.
15. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
16. Leak test the fittings of the component using J 39400-A.
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Remove the right front fender upper diagonals brace.
3. Remove the cross vehicle brace.
4. Remove the accessory drive belt.
5. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
6. Remove the right side engine splash shield.
7. Remove the lower air deflector. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors (Upper) or Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors (Side) or Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors (Lower) in Cooling System.
8. Disconnect the electrical connector from the A/C compressor.
9. Remove and discard the sealing washers.
10. Remove the A/C compressor hose assembly from rear of the A/C compressor.
11. Remove the rear A/C compressor mounting bracket.
12. Remove the A/C compressor mounting nuts.
13. Remove the A/C compressor.
14. Remove the bracket with the mounting bolts, if necessary.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
IMPORTANT: Replacement A/C compressors are shipped without oil (dry). Add 60 ml (2 oz) of synthetic refrigerant lubricant (PAG).
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
1. Install the bracket with the upper mounting bolt, if necessary.
Tighten
Tighten the A/C compressor bracket upper bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
2. Install the bracket with the lower mounting bolt, if necessary.
Tighten
Tighten the A/C compressor bracket lower bolt to 80 N.m (59 lb ft).
3. Install the A/C compressor to the vehicle.
4. Install the A/C compressor nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the A/C compressor front nuts to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).
5. Install the rear A/C compressor bracket and bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the A/C compressor rear bolts to 31 N.m (23 lb ft).
IMPORTANT: Lubricate the new sealing washers with mineral base 525 viscosity refrigerant oil.
6. Install the A/C compressor block fitting assembly to the rear of the A/C compressor.
7. Connect the electrical connector to the A/C compressor.
8. Install the new sealing washers.
9. Install the lower air deflector. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors (Upper) or Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors (Side) or Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors (Lower) in Cooling System.
10. Install the right side engine splash shield.
11. Lower the vehicle.
12. Install the accessory drive belt.
13. Install the cross vehicle brace.
14. Install the right front fender upper diagonals brace.
15. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
16. Leak test the fittings of the component using J 39400-A.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.