Preliminary Procedure

1. Recover the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement.
3. Remove the left front wheelhouse panel. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement.

1

A/C Compressor Tube Assembly Nut

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tighten
16 N·m (12 lb ft)

2

Sealing Washer

Tip
Remove and discard the sealing washer. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement.

3

A/C Compressor Tube Assembly Bolt

Tighten
16 N·m (12 lb ft)

4

A/C Compressor Tube Assembly Bolt

Tighten
16 N·m (12 lb ft)

5

A/C Compressor Tube Assembly Bolt

Tighten
16 N·m (12 lb ft)

6

Sealing Washer

Tip

7

A/C Compressor Tube Assembly

Preliminary Procedure

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
3. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement.
4. Remove the passenger side front wheelhouse panel. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement

1

A/C Compressor Tube Assembly Bolt

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Procedure

Remove and discard the sealing washer. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement.

Tighten
16 N·m (12 ft lb)

2

A/C Compressor Tube Assembly Nut

Procedure

Remove and discard the sealing washer. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement.

Tighten
16 N·m (12 ft lb)

3

A/C Compressor Tube Assembly