Preliminary Procedures

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement.
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
4. Remove the right front fender liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Front Liner Replacement.
5. Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
6. Remove the A/C suction hose from the A/C compressor and cap hose. Refer to Suction Hose Replacement.
7. Remove the A/C discharge hose from the A/C compressor and cap hose. Refer to Discharge Hose Replacement.

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A/C Compressor Bolt (Qty: 3)

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

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Tighten the A/C compressor mounting bolts and nut in sequence.

Tighten
50 N·m (37 lb ft)

2

A/C Compressor Nut

Tighten
50 N·m (37 lb ft)

3

A/C Compressor Assembly

Procedure

1. Replacement of the desiccant cartridge is required upon new compressor replacement. Refer to Air Conditioning Refrigerant Desiccant Replacement.
2. Install suction screen after a major compressor failure. Refer to Suction Screen Installation.

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