Important: Recovering the refrigerant is not necessary to service the compressor mounting bracket.

1. Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical.
2. Remove the right front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement in Body Front End.
3. Remove the lower air deflector. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement in Body Front End.



4. Remove the compressor mounting nuts.
5. Remove the rear mounting bolt.



6. Remove the A/C compressor from the bracket.
7. Remove the A/C compressor mounting bracket retaining bolts (1, 2).
8. Remove the A/C compressor mounting bracket.

1. Install the A/C compressor mounting bracket.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

2. Install the A/C compressor mounting bracket retaining bolts (1, 2). Refer to the illustration for the proper torque sequence.

Tighten

1. Tighten the side bracket bolts (1) to 100 N·m (74 lb ft).
2. Tighten the front bracket bolt (2) to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).



3. Install the compressor to the bracket.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

4. Install the mounting nuts.

Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

5. Install the rear mounting bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

6. Install the lower air deflector. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement in Body Front End.
7. Install the wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement in Body Front End.