Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Installation

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Fig 1: Identifying Air Conditioning Compressor Stud

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CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Install the air conditioning compressor stud and tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

Fig 2: View of Air Condition Compressor

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Slide the air conditioning compressor over the air conditioning compressor stud and hold in position.

Fig 3: View of Air Conditioning Compressor Bolt

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Install the front air conditioning compressor bolt finger tight.

Fig 4: View of Air Conditioning Compressor Front Mounting Bolts

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Install the front air conditioning compressor nut finger tight.
Install the side air conditioning compressor bolts finger tight.

Fig 5: Identifying Front Air Conditioning Compressor Fasteners

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Tighten the front air conditioning compressor fasteners in sequence. Tighten the front air conditioning compressor fasteners to 50 N.m (36 lb ft).

Fig 6: Identifying Side Air Conditioner Compressor Fasteners

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Tighten the side air conditioning compressor fasteners in sequence.
1. Tighten the side upper air conditioning compressor bolt to 50 N.m (36 lb ft).
2. Tighten the side lower/rear air conditioning compressor bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).