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Compressor Replacement

A/C Compressor Mounting 3.1L 6cyl.:




Tool Required:
J-39500 A/C Refrigerant Recovery,Recharging, and Recycling Station

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Negative battery cable.
2. Recover refrigerant.
3. Serpentine belt.
4. Raise vehicle.
5. Compressor/condenser hose assembly from compressor and discard sealing washers.
6. Clutch electrical connector.
7. Splash shield.
8. Compressor bolts.
9. Compressor to engine spacer.
10. Compressor.

CAUTION: If replacing compressor, refer to "Refrigerant Oil Distribution".

INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Compressor.
2. Compressor to engine spacer.
3. Compressor bolts.
4. Splash shield.
5. Clutch electrical connector.
6. Compressor/condenser hose assembly using new sealing washers.
7. Lower vehicle.
8. Serpentine belt.
9. Negative battery cable.
10. Evacuate and recharge A/C system with 1.02 kg (2.25 lbs.) of R-134a.
11. Check system operation.
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