Preliminary Procedure

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Remove front compartment splash shield. Refer to Front Compartment Splash Shield Replacement.
3. Release the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement.
4. Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector.

1

A/C Compressor Hose Fastener

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Procedure

Remove the A/C compressor hose from the A/C compressor and cap hose.

Tighten
16 N·m (12 lb ft)

2

Sealing Washer (Qty: 2)

Procedure

Remove and discard sealing washers. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement.

3

A/C Compressor Fastener (Qty: 3)

Procedure

Tighten the A/C compressor mounting bolts in sequence shown in graphic.

Tighten
22 N·m (16 lb ft)

4

A/C Compressor

Procedure

When replacing the A/C compressor, balance the compressor oil. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Balancing.