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Compressor Replacement







Remove or Disconnect
1. Refrigerant from the system.
2. Negative battery cable.
3. Engine cover.
4. Electrical cover.
5. Serpentine drive belt.
6. Manifold from the rear of the compressor.
7. Nut (5) and bolt (6).
8. Brace (7).
9. Bolts (9).
10. Bracket (8).
11. Compressor (1).

Install or Connect
1. Compressor (1).
2. Bracket (8).
3. Bolts (9).

Tighten
Top bolt to 83 Nm (61 ft. lbs.).
Bottom bolt to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).

4. Brace.
5. Nut (5) and bolt (6).

Tighten
Nut (5) to 33 Nm (24 ft. lbs.).
Bolt (6) to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).

7. Manifold to the rear of the compressor.

Tighten
Bolt to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.).

8. Drive belt.
9. Electrical cover
10. Engine cover
11. Negative battery cable.
12. Refrigerant to the system and leak test.