Installation Procedure
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- Install the compressor to the brackets.NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
- Install the compressor mounting bolts (2) to the A/C compressor (1).
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 Ib. ft).
- Install the compressor rear bracket bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 Ib. ft).
- Install the compressor hose assembly.
- Connect the electrical connectors as necessary.
- Install a 3/8 inch drive wrench on the drive belt tensioner arm and rotate the arm counterclockwise.
- Reposition the drive belt to the A/C compressor.
- Slowly release the tension on the drive belt tensioner arm.
- Inspect for the drive belt being properly installed on the pulleys.
- Evacuate and recharge the refrigerant system. Refer to REFRIGERANT RECOVERY AND RECHARGING .
- Leak test the fittings components using the J 39400-A .