Compressor Mounting Bracket

Compressor Mounting:

Remove or Disconnect

1. Negative battery cable at battery.
2. Remove serpentine belt.
3. Raise vehicle.
4. Right air deflector and splash shield.
5. Compressor attaching bolts.
6. Compressor and position aside.
7. Bracket.

Important
^ Any repair to the A/C compressor or the A/C belt system will require loosening some A/C bracket bolts. To prevent future torque loss after re-tightening of these bolts, the bolt or stud should be replaced with an appropriate new bolt or stud OR apply Loctite(R) 242 or equivalent to the bolt or stud threads. Follow the package instructions for best retention.

Install or Connect

1. Bracket.

Tighten
^ Bolts to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).

2. Compressor and compressor attaching bolts.

Tighten
^ Bolts to 58 N.m (43 lb ft). Front
^ Bolt to 50 N.m (35 lb ft). Rear

3. Right air deflector and splash shield.
4. Lower vehicle.
5. Serpentine belt.
6. Negative battery cable.

Tighten
^ Bolt to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).