XJ (X350) V8-4.2L (2005)
Compressor HVAC: Service and Repair
Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor - 3.5L/4.2L, VIN Range: G45704->G99999
Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor - 3.5L/4.2L, VIN Range: G45704->G99999
Removal
All vehicles
1. Carry out the air conditioning (A/C) system recovery procedure.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
3. Remove the air cleaner.
4. Detach the accessory drive belt.
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Rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner counter-clockwise.
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Use a 3/8 inch square drive bar to rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner.
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Detach the accessory drive belt.
Vehicles without supercharger
1. Remove the throttle body.
All vehicles
NOTE: Vehicles without supercharger shown, vehicles with supercharger similar.
1. Install the special tools.
NOTE: Vehicles without supercharger shown, vehicles with supercharger similar.
2. Install the special tool.
NOTE: Vehicles without supercharger shown, vehicles with supercharger similar.
3. Using the special tool, raise the engine to a suitable height.
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Adjust the engine support beam (clockwise).
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Raise the engine to a suitable height.