Installation Procedure
- 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 compressor bracket bolt to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).
- Install the serpentine accessory drive bolt.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install new O-ring to the A/C hose assembly connector block fitting.
- Install the compressor hose assembly connector block fitting and tighten the retaining nut.
Tighten: Tighten the A/C system hose connector retaining nut to 33 N.m (24 lb ft).
- Connect the electrical connector at the compressor.
- Connect the negative battery cable.
- Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
in Cautions and Notices.