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A/C Compressor: Installation

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NOTE: If a replacement A/C compressor is being installed, be certain to check the refrigerant oil level. See REFRIGERANT OIL LEVEL  for the procedures. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
NOTE: Some models are equipped with an A/C support bracket that secures the front of the A/C compressor to the engine front cover.
  1. Install the A/C compressor onto the mounting and support brackets.
  2. Install and tighten the bolts in the following sequence ( Fig 2 ):
    1. If removed, install the bolt (M10) that secures the compressor support bracket to the engine front cover and hand tightened.
    2. Install the inner front bolt #3 (M10) and hand tightened.
    3. Install the outer front bolt #2 (M10) and hand tightened.
      Fig 1: Identifying A/C Compressor Components
      G03489474Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    4. Install the rear bolt #1 (M8) and hand tightened.
    5. Tightened the inner front bolt #3 (M10) to 54 N.m (40 ft. lbs.).
    6. Tightened the outer front bolt #2 (M10) to 54 N.m (40 ft. lbs.).
    7. Tightened the rear bolt #1 (M8) to 40.5 N.m (30 ft: lbs.).
    8. If removed, tighten the compressor support bracket bolt (M10) to the engine front cover to 54 N.m (40 ft. lbs.).
  3. Remove the tape or plugs from the opened refrigerant line fittings and compressor ports.
  4. Lubricate new rubber Q-ring seals with clean refrigerant oil and install them on the suction and discharge line fittings. Use only the specified O-rings as they are made of a special material for the R-134a system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
  5. Install the suction and discharge line fittings onto the compressor.
  6. Install the nuts that secure the suction and discharge line fittings to the compressor. Tighten the nuts to 28 N.m (20 ft. lbs.).
  7. Connect the wire harness connector to the compressor clutch coil.
    Fig 2: Identifying A/C Compressor Components
    G03489475Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  8. Install the serpentine drive belt (Refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE ).
  9. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
  10. Evacuate the refrigerant system (Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE  ).
  11. Charge the refrigerant system (Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE  ).
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