Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Cadillac STS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Place the A/C compressor bracket in position to the cylinder block.
- Loosely install the A/C compressor bracket bolts.
- Place the A/C compressor in position to the A/C compressor bracket.
- Loosely install the A/C compressor bolts through the A/C compressor and A/C compressor bracket into the engine block.
- Tighten the A/C compressor bracket center bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the A/C compressor bracket center bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Install the A/C compressor bracket upper bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the A/C compressor bracket upper bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Install the A/C compressor bracket lower bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the A/C compressor bracket lower bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Install the A/C compressor front upper and lower bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the A/C compressor front upper and lower bolts to 23 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Install the A/C compressor rear upper and lower bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the A/C compressor rear upper and lower bolts to 23 N.m (18 lb ft).
IMPORTANT:
Follow the procedure sequence in order to prevent drive belt mis-alignment and/or possible damage/distortion to the components.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
in Cautions and Notices.