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Compressor Removal and Installation: Installation

  1. Add oil to the new compressor. Use the exact amount of oil that you drained from the old compressor.
  2. Install the compressor.
  3. Install the compressor-to-bracket mounting bolts.
    Fig 1: Installing The Compressor-To-Bracket Mounting Bolts
    G00786185Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the front compressor-to-bracket mounting bolts to 35 N.m (26 lb-ft).

    Tighten the rear compressor-to-bracket mounting bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb-ft).

  4. Install new sealing washers to the suction hose and the discharge hose mounting.
  5. Connect the electrical connector at the compressor.
  6. Install the accessory drive belt.
    Fig 2: Installing The Accessory Drive Belt
    G00786186Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  7. Install the engine under cover.
  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. Place the suction hose into its cavity in the compressor and install the discharge hose mounting block to clamp it into place. Hold this all together while tightening the retaining nut.
    Fig 3: Installing Hoses
    G00786187Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the refrigerant discharge hose block-to-compressor retaining nut to 33 N.m (24 lb-ft).

  10. Connect the negative battery cable.
  11. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Discharging, Adding Oil, Evacuating, and Charging Procedures for A/C System .
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