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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Identifying Compressor Mounting Bolts
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  1. Install the compressor.
    2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install the compressor mounting bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

    3. Fig 2: Locating Suction Hose To Compressor Nut
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  3. Remove cap or tape from the discharge hose.
  4. Install a new sealing washer to the discharge hose. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .
  5. Connect the discharge hose to the compressor.
  6. Install the discharge hose to compressor nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).

  7. Remove cap or tape from the suction hose.
  8. Install a new sealing washer to the suction hose. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .
  9. Connect the suction hose to the compressor.
  10. Install the suction hose to compressor nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).

    11. Fig 3: View Of Electrical Connector From The Compressor
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  11. Connect the electrical connector to the compressor.
  12. Connect the engine harness electrical connector.
  13. Install the air baffle.
    14. Fig 4: View Of Lower Air Deflector/Baffle
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  14. Install the air baffle bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

    15. Fig 5: Rotating Drive Belt Tensioner
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  15. Release the drive belt tensioner.

    Install the drive belt on to the compressor pulley.

  16. Install the RH engine splash shield. Refer to Splash Shield Replacement - Engine in Body Front End.
  17. Lower the vehicle.
  18. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  19. Leak test the fittings of the component using J 39400-A  .
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