Installing air conditioning compressor

Preparing for the installation of the air-conditioning compressor 

• Screw the screws (2)  into the threaded support bushings (1)  .
• Push back the threaded support bushings (1)  with the help of screws (2)  slightly in the arrow direction.
• Unscrew the screws (2)  out of the threaded support bushings (1)  .

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• Insert and install the air conditioning compressor (2)  .
• Tighten the screws (1)  .

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• Position the coolant hose (3)  .
• Fasten the hose support (1)  at the air conditioning condenser (2)  .

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• Replace O-rings.

  Parts:  O-rings

• Connect connectors (3)  and lock.
• Fit the refrigerant lines (2)  .
• Tighten the screws (1)  .

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING THE DRIVE BELT FOR ALTERNATOR .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CHARGE AIR LINE .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CHARGE AIR DUCT FOR CYLINDERS 4-6 .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CHARGE AIR DUCT FOR 1-3 CYLINDERS .
• Refer to INSTALLING FAN COWL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE RIGHT INTAKE FILTER HOUSING (FRONT-END STRUT REMOVED) .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE INTAKE FILTER HOUSING ON THE LEFT (FRONT-END STRUT REMOVED) .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
• Refer to INSTALLING UPPER CROSS CONNECTION .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTER ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT HOOD SEAL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CLEAN AIR PIPE FOR CYLINDERS 1 TO 3 .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT-END STRUT .
• Refer to FILLING THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM WITH THE VACUUM FILLING EQUIPMENT .
• Refer to VENTING THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLANT SYSTEM .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE BOTTOM FRONT RIGHT SIDE COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE STIFFENING PLATE .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT UNDERSHIELD .
• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT SPOILER .
• Refer to CONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
• Refer to EVACUATING AND CHARGING CONDITIONING .
• Refer to RUNNING IN THE NEW AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR .