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Installation Procedure

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  1. Prior to installing the air conditioning compressor perform the air conditioning compressor oil balancing procedure. Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Balancing 
  2. GM4296634Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Install the air conditioning compressor (1) to the vehicle.

  3. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  4. Air Conditioning Compressor Stud(4)@Air Conditioning Compressor(1) - Install and tighten 9 N.m (80 lb in)
  5. Air Conditioning Compressor Bolt(2)@Air Conditioning Compressor(1) - Install and tighten 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
  6. Air Conditioning Compressor Nut(3)@Air Conditioning Compressor(1) - Install and tighten 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
  7. GM4296635Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Air Conditioning Compressor Bolt(1)@Air Conditioning Compressor - Install and tighten 22 N.m (16 lb ft)

  8. GM4296631Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Return the wire harness (1) back to wiring harness original position.

  9. Wiring Harness Bracket Bolt(2)@Air Conditioning Compressor - Install and tighten 9 N.m (80 lb in)
  10. Connect the electrical connectors.
  11. GM4775197Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace-Right Side(2) - Install - Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace Replacement - Right Side

  12. Front Wheelhouse Liner-Right Side - Install - Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement
  13. GM4296535Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose(4)@Air Conditioning Compressor - Install - Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Replacement 

  14. Drive Belt@Air Conditioning Compressor - Install - Drive Belt Replacement
  15. Recharge the refrigerant. Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (R-1234yf)