Installation

A/C COMPRESSOR

NOTE: If a replacement A/C compressor is being installed, be certain to check the refrigerant oil level. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.

1. Position the A/C compressor into the engine compartment.

2. On models with the 2.4L, 2.5L and 2.8L engine, loosely install the four bolts that secure the A/C compressor to the A/C compressor mounting bracket. Tighten the bolts to 28 Nm (21 ft.lbs.).

3. On models with the 3.3L and 3.8L engines, loosely install the two bolts and the two nuts that secure the A/C compressor to the engine. Tighten each of the fasteners to 54 Nm (40 ft.lbs.) using the following sequence:
- upper nut at the front of the compressor.
- lower nut at the front of the compressor.
- upper bolt at the rear of the compressor.
- lower bolt at the rear of the compressor.

4. Connect the engine wire harness to the A/C clutch field coil connector. On models equipped with the 3.3L and 3.8L engines, engage the engine wire harness connector to the bracket located at the top of the A/C compressor.

5. Remove the tape or plugs from the suction and discharge line fittings and the compressor ports.

6. Lubricate new rubber O-ring seals with clean refrigerant oil and install them and a new gasket onto the A/C suction and discharge line.

7. Connect the A/C suction and discharge lines to the A/C compressor.

8. Install the nut that secures the A/C suction and discharge lines to the A/C compressor. Tighten the nuts to 23 Nm (17 ft.lbs.).

9. Install the accessory drive belt.

10. On models with the 2.5L and 2.8L diesel engine, install the belly pan.

11. Lower the vehicle.

12. Reconnect the negative battery cable.

13. Evacuate the refrigerant system.

14. Charge the refrigerant system.