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Compressor

REMOVAL
1. Discharge the A/C system.




2. Remove the A/C compressor to condenser discharge line bolt. Plug the A/C compressor outlet fitting to prevent moisture from entering the system.
3. Disconnect the A/C compressor to condenser discharge line from the A/C compressor.




4. Remove the evaporator to compressor suction line fitting bolt from the A/C compressor. Plug the A/C compressor inlet fitting to prevent moisture from entering the system.
5. Loosen the tensioner pulley and belt from the A/C compressor.
6. Loosen the RH top A/C compressor bolt and remove the three remaining A/C compressor bolts.

NOTE: Do not remove the RH front A/C compressor bolt from the A/C compressor so that the RH front bolt will clear the radiator upon A/C compressor removal.

7. Lift the A/C compressor from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION
To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Tighten the A/C compressor to condenser discharge line bolt to 10-15 N.m (8-11 lb-ft).

Tighten the evaporator to compressor suction line fitting bolt to 10-15 N.m (8-11 lb-ft).
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