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Compressor and/or Mounting Brackets

Compressor Splash Shield:




A/C Compressor Mounting Bracket:






Remove or Disconnect

^ Recover refrigerant.

1. Accessory drive belt.
2. Raise and support vehicle.
3. A/C compressor splash shield
4. Transmission oil cooler line bracket.
5. A/C compressor hose retaining bolt.
6. Front A/C compressor mounting nuts and rear mounting bolt.
7. A/C compressor.

Install or Connect

1. A/C compressor.

Tighten
^ Compressor mounting nuts 50 N.m (37 lb. ft.).
^ Compressor mounting bolt 100 N.m (74 lb. ft.).

2. A/C compressor hose retaining bolt

Tighten
^ A/C compressor hose bolt 30 N.m (22 lb. ft.).

3. Transmission oil cooler line bracket.
4. A/C compressor splash shield.

Tighten
^ Splash shield bolts 10 N.m (89 lb. in.).

5. Lower vehicle.
6. Accessory drive belt.