Compressor, removing and mounting (vehicles with 4 or 6-cyl. engine): Installing

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Install in reverse order, paying attention to the following:

Check type of seal at connections and refrigerant lines (must be designed for same type of seal) → Connections of refrigerant lines to the components (different versions)

NOTE:

The compressor removed contains an indeterminate amount of refrigerant oil. Attention is therefore to be paid to notes on compressor replacement.

For tightening torques and O-rings, refer to → Compressor, removing and installing from bracket and → Refrigerant lines on compressor, removing and installing .
Reinstall remaining components removed.
Evacuate and recharge refrigerant circuit. → 87 - AIR CONDITIONING
Start up air conditioner after mounting compressor → A/C system, running after mounting compressor