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 for the 2.2L engine or Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement for the 2.4L engine.
3. Disconnect the A/C compressor pressure relief valve electrical connector.

1

Nut, A/C Compressor and TXV Hose

Tighten
20 N·m (15 lb ft)

2

Washer, Sealing

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

3

Nut, A/C Compressor and Condenser

Tighten
20 N·m (15 lb ft)

4

Washer, Sealing

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

5

Bolt, A/C Compressor Hose

Tighten
20 N·m (15 lb ft)

6

Washer, Sealing

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

7

Hose Assembly, A/C Compressor

Preliminary Procedure

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
2. Disconnect the A/C compressor pressure relief valve electrical connector.

1

A/C Compressor and TXV Hose Nut

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Tighten
20 N·m (15 lb ft)

2

Sealing Washer

Procedure

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

3

A/C Compressor and Condenser Nut

Tighten
20 N·m (15 lb ft)

4

Sealing Washer

Procedure

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

5

A/C Compressor Hose Bolt

Tighten
20 N·m (15 lb ft)

6

Sealing Washer

Procedure

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

7

A/C Compressor Hose Bracket Bolt

Tighten
20 N·m (15 lb ft)

8

A/C Compressor Hose Assembly