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Compressor Replacement

Compressor Mounting:






Remove or Disconnect
1. Negative battery cable.
2. Discharge and recover refrigerant from the system.
3. Drive belt.
4. Refrigerant hose assembly from compressor.

Cap or plug all open connections.

5. Electrical connectors, as necessary.
6. Nuts (23).
7. Bolt (18) and washer (17).
8. Bolt (20) and washer (19).
9. Bolt (21) and washer (22).
10. Bolt (24) and washer (25).
11. Bracket (26).
12. Compressor (1).

Drain and measure compressor oil.

Install or Connect
1. Compressor (1).
2. Bracket (26).
3. Washer (25) and bolt (24).
4. Washer (22) and bolt (21).
5. Washer (19) and bolt (20).
6. Washer (17) and bolt (18).
7. Tighten:

- Bolts (18, 20, 21, and 24) to 40 Nm (30 lbs. ft.).
- Nuts (23) to 23 Nm (17 lbs. ft.).

8. Electrical connectors, as necessary.
9. Refrigerant hose assembly to compressor.
10. Drive belt.
11. Negative battery cable.
12. Refrigerant to the system.

- Check the system for leaks.