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Installation - 3.9/5.9L

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WARNING: (Refer to WARNING ) and (Refer to CAUTION ) BEFORE PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING OPERATION.
NOTE: If a replacement compressor is being installed, be certain to check the refrigerant oil level. See STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFRIGERANT OIL LEVEL  . Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the compressor in the vehicle.
  1. Install the compressor to the mounting bracket. Tighten the four mounting screws to 27 N.m (20 ft. lbs.).
  2. Remove the tape or plugs from all of the opened refrigerant line fittings. Install the suction and discharge line manifold to the compressor (Refer to HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/LIQUID LINE - INSTALLATION  ) and (Refer to HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/SUCTION LINE - INSTALLATION  ).
  3. Install the serpentine drive belt (Refer to INSTALLATION ).
  4. Plug in the compressor clutch coil wire harness connector.
  5. Connect the battery negative cable.
  6. Evacuate the refrigerant system (Refer to REFRIGERANT - STANDARD PROCEDURE  ).
  7. Charge the refrigerant system (Refer to REFRIGERANT - STANDARD PROCEDURE  ).