A/c compressor a/c - 2007 Chrysler Pacifica FWD New Cars

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J 37872 Compressor Clutch Holding Tool

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J 6083 Snap Ring Pliers

Important: Remove the three adjustable dowels from the J37872 Compressor Clutch Holding Tool.
Install three 5/16 x 1 inch bolts in place of the dowels.
Remove and discard the compressor clutch plate bolt.
Use the J 37872 to hold the compressor clutch plate from turning.
Remove the compressor clutch plate from the compressor.
Remove the compressor pulley snap ring using the J 6083
Remove the compressor pulley from the compressor.
Remove the compressor clutch coil snap ring using the J 6083 .
Remove the compressor clutch coil from the compressor.
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It could be your compressor. You can check this by popping it out and putting a 12 volt source on it.

If the compressor came on when you were testing it with a test light, it sounds like something is wrong with your ground for your compressor, and completely the circuit through your test light.

There's probably no way to find a serpentine belt to by-pass the A/C compressor. However, the compressor only spins when the compressor clutch is engaged, and if you unplug the clutch the compressor pulley spins freely on its bearing without turning the compressor. The clutch wiring connector is usually on the compressor near the pulley.

When replacing the compressor the dryer should also be replaced, you put 2oz of oil in compressor and stand compressor on pulley for 5 min, then after install turn clutch 10 turns to pump most oil out of compressor, the dryer should have 2 oz of oil also, if you are flushing the ac system out with a solvent then more oil is needed for the system, if your just replacing the compressor then 2oz in compressor.

Most the time its 8 oz,, need to check with the seller and see the specs on compressor,it should say on ac compressor

Check this two procedure for...

2.2L (VIN 4) Engine

1. Properly discharge the air conditioning system into a recovery/recycling machine.
2. Remove the drive belt on the vehicle.
3. Remove the air cleaner and resonator assembly.
4. Unplug the electrical connections from the compressor.
5. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
6. Unfasten, then remove and cap the A/C hose from the compressor.
   

Cap the refrigerant lines when opening the system to prevent the entry of dirt and moisture and the loss of refrigerant lubricant.

1. Loosen the A/C compressor bolts, then raise and support the vehicle.

Fig. 3: Compressor mounting on the 2.2L (VIN 4) engine

1. Remove the compressor.
   

To install:

1. Position the compressor on the vehicle.
2. Lower the vehicle.
3. Install the compressor bolts, then tighten the front bolts to 37 ft. lbs. (50 Nm) and the rear bolts to 22 ft. lbs. (30 Nm).
4. Attach the compressor hose using NEW sealing washers. Tighten the mounting bolts to 24 ft. lbs. (33 Nm).
   

Lubricate O-rings with refrigerant oil.

1. Engage the electrical connections to the compressor.
2. Install the air cleaner and resonator assembly.
3. Install the serpentine drive belt.
4. Connect negative battery cable.
5. Evacuate and charge the system.
6. Perform a leak test on the system.

3.1L (VIN M) Engine

1. Properly discharge the air conditioning system into a recovery/recycling machine.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the serpentine drive belt.
4. Remove the front compressor bolts.
5. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
6. Remove the rear compressor bolts.

Fig. 4: Compressor mounting on the 3.1L (VIN M) engine

1. Unplug and cap the coupled hose assembly from the rear of the compressor.
   

Cap the refrigerant lines when opening the system to prevent the entry of dirt and moisture and the loss of refrigerant lubricant.

1. Disconnect the electrical connection at the compressor.
2. Remove the compressor from the vehicle.
   

To install:

1. Install the compressor on the vehicle, engage the electrical connection to the compressor.
2. Install the coupled hose assembly to the rear of the compressor, with NEW sealing washers. Tighten the mounting bolt to 24 ft. lbs. (33 Nm).
3. Install the rear compressor bolts. Tighten the rear bolts to 8 ft. lbs. (25 Nm).
4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Install the front compressor bolts. Tighten them to 37 ft. lbs. (50 Nm).
6. Install the serpentine drive belt on the vehicle.
7. Connect the negative battery cable.
8. Evacuate and charge the system.
9. Perform a leak test.

Hope this help (remember rated this).

Was it the compressor or the compressor clutch? The compressor clutch can be changed out cheaper than the compressor. So make sure you check it out before going foward with changing out the compressor.

u need a speacial tool clutch tool removel tool

THE A.C COMPRESSOR BELT ALSO RUNS THE ALTERNATOR.AS OF YET THERE IS NO PULLEY U CAN INSTALL TO BYPASS THE A.C COMPRESSOR.SO YES YOUR A/C COMPRESSOR MUST TURN IN ORDER FOR THE ALTERNATOR BELT TO TURN.CALL AND A COUPLE OF ESTIMATES