Compressor Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Suzuki Verona. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Add oil to the new compressor. Use the exact amount of oil that you drained from the old compressor.
- Install the compressor.
- Install the compressor-to-bracket mounting bolts.
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).
- Install the idler pulley and the serpentine accessory drive belt. Refer to SERPENTINE ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION .
- Install new sealing washers to the suction hose and the discharge hose mounting.
- Connect the electrical connector at the compressor.
- Lower the vehicle.
- 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.
Tighten:
Tighten the discharge hose connecting block-to-compressor retaining nut to 33 N.m (24 lb-ft).
- Connect the negative battery cable.
- Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Discharging, Adding Oil, Evacuating and Charging Procedures for A/C System .