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Compressor Mounting Brackets






Remove or Disconnect

1. Serpentine drive belt.
2. Electrical connector at compressor (2).
3. Raise and suitably support vehicle.
4. Battery negative cable nut from stud (44).
5. Stud (44).
6. Bolts/screws (38).
7. Compressor (2) forward to allow access to bracket.
8. Bolts/screws (55 and 57).
9. Bracket (60).

Install or Connect

1. Bracket (60).
2. Bolts/screws (55 and 57).

Tighten

- In sequence (See Image).
^ Bolt/screw (57) to 27 N.m (20 lb. ft.).
^ Bolts/screws (55) to 50 N.m (37 lb. ft.).

3. Position compressor (2).
4. Bolts/screws (38).

Tighten

^ Bolts/screws (38) to 50 N.m (37 lb. ft.).

5. Stud (44).

Tighten

^ Stud (44) to 50 N.m (37 lb. ft.).

6. Battery negative cable and nut to stud (44).

Tighten

^ Nut to 25 N.m (18 lb. ft.).

7. Lower vehicle.
8. Electrical connector to compressor (2).
9. Serpentine drive belt.



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