Preliminary Procedures

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
2. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
3. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
5. Remove the lower air deflector. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors .
6. If replacing the A/C compressor, refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Balancing .

1

A/C Compressor Hose Nut

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Tighten
16 N·m (12 lb ft)

2

A/C Compressor and Condenser Hose Nut

Tighten
22 N·m (16 lb ft)

3

Sealing Washer (Qty: 2)

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

4

A/C Compressor Bolt (Qty: 3)

Tighten
50 N·m (37 lb ft)

5

A/C Compressor

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

Preliminary Procedure

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
2. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
3. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
4. If replacing the A/C compressor-Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Balancing .

1

A/C Compressor Hose Bolt

Tighten
16 N·m (12 lb ft)

2

A/C Compressor and Condenser Hose Bolt

Tighten
22 N·m (16 lb ft)

3

Sealing Washer (Qty: 2)

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

4

A/C Compressor Bolt (Qty: 4)

Tighten
50 N·m (37 lb ft)

5

A/C Compressor