A/C Rattle/Squeak/Inoperative - Bracket Installation (TS 2-12 03181)

Publication date: 1970-01-01
Reference number: TS 2-12 03181

A/C RATTLE/SQUEAK/INOPERATIVE - BRACKET INSTALLATION

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): TS 2-12 03181, Date of Issue:

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR A/C BRACKET

Model(s): ALL Suzuki Swift

Bulletin No.: TS 2-12 03181

Group: Air Conditioning & Heating

Symptom: Rattle or squeak from air conditioning compressor or A/C inoperative.

CORRECTION

Use thread lock compound on all A/C bracket bolts and all A/C compressor mount bolts.
Use torque wrench
Torque bolts IN PROPER SEQUENCE and to proper specification. See Fig 1 , Fig 2 and Fig 3 .

A/C BRACKET TO ENGINE BLOCK INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

Install all bolts, hand tighten using thread lock compound.
Torque all bolts in sequence indicated by () numbers.

NOTE: Failure to use proper torque or torque sequence may result in bracket working loose.

COMPRESSOR TO BRACKET MOUNTING PROCEDURE

Install bolt (1) and (2) using thread lock compound and torque to specification.
Install bolt (3) and nut (except GT) using thread lock compound and torquing to specification.
NOTE: Inspect sliding collar and bracket make sure it slides as you torque bolt (3) and takes up the air gap between the compressor mounting ear and compressor bracket. If the collar fails to take up the air gap, the compressor will work loose and may cause extensive damage.
GT Model only. Install bracket and bolts (4) using thread lock compound and torque to specification.

Fig 1: Proper Torque Sequence (1 of 3)

Fig 2: Proper Torque Sequence (2 of 3)

Fig 3: Proper Torque Sequence (3 of 3)

NOTE: Failure to follow this information will result in loosening/breaking of bolts or stress fractures of the compressor mounting bracket or compressor mounting ear.