Installation - 4.7L
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Dodge Dakota. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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.
- Install the compressor to the mounting bracket. Align the single mounting ear screw through its mounting. Hand tighten the mounting screw for the single mounting ear of the compressor first, and then tighten to 55 N.m (41 ft. lbs.).
- Install the second long screw and tighten it to 40 N.m (30 ft. lbs.).
- Install the rear screw and tighten to 55 N.m (41 ft. lbs.).
- 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 ).
- Install the serpentine drive belt (Refer to INSTALLATION ).
- Plug in the compressor clutch coil wire harness connector.
- Connect the battery negative cable.
- Evacuate the refrigerant system (Refer to REFRIGERANT - STANDARD PROCEDURE ).
- Charge the refrigerant system (Refer to REFRIGERANT - STANDARD PROCEDURE ).