Compressor Mounting Brackets

Compressor Mounting:

Remove or Disconnect

1. Negative battery cable at battery.
2. Remove serpentine belt.
3. Raise vehicle.
4. Lower closeout panel.
5. Compressor attaching bolts.
6. Compressor and position aside.
7. Spacer.

Important

^ Any repair to the A/C compressor or the A/C belt system will require loosening some A/C bracket bolts. To prevent future torque loss after re-tightening of these bolts, the bolt or stud should be replaced with an appropriate new bolt or stud OR apply Loctite(R) 242 or equivalent to the bolt or stud threads. Follow the package instructions for best retention.

Install or Connect

1. Spacer.
2. Compressor and compressor attaching bolts.

Tighten
^ Bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

3. Lower closeout panel.
4. Lower vehicle.
5. Serpentine belt.
6. Negative battery cable.

Tighten

^ Bolt to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).