Removal and Installation for Compressor - VQ35DE Models: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Nissan Altima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

Replace the O-ring of the low-pressure flexible hose and high-pressure flexible hose with a new one, then apply compressor oil to it when installing it.
When charging refrigerant, check for leaks.
Bolts mounting the compressor (rear side)

Tightening torque : 56.9 - 65.7 Nm (5.8 - 6.8 kg-m, 42 - 48 ft-lb)

Bolt mounting the compressor (front side)

Tightening torque : 28.4 - 33.3 Nm (2.9 - 3.4 kg-m, 21 - 24 ft-lb)

Nut mounting the compressor (front side)

Tightening torque : 59.8 - 69.6 Nm (6.1 - 7.0 kg-m, 45 - 51 ft-lb)

Bolt mounting the high- and low-pressure flexible hoses

Tightening torque : 7.8 -19.6 N-m (0.8 -1.9 kg-m, 69 -173 in-lb)