Compressor Mounting Bracket Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the drive belt.
3. Raise and support the vehicle.
4. Remove the right side closeout panel.
5. Remove the compressor attaching bolts (1).
6. Remove the compressor (2).
7. Remove the spacer (3).

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

IMPORTANT: Repairs to the following areas require the loosening of some A/C bracket bolts:
^ The A/C compressor
^ The A/C belt system

In order to prevent future torque loss after retightening the bolts, perform the following steps:
^ Replace the bolt with an appropriate new bolt.
^ Replace the stud with an appropriate new stud.
^ Apply Loctite(R) 242 or the equivalent to the bolt or stud threads.

Follow the package instructions in order to achieve the best retention.

1. Install the spacer (3).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
2. Install the following components:
^ The compressor (2)
^ The compressor attaching bolts (1)

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

3. Install the lower closeout panel.
4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Install the drive belt.
6. Connect the negative battery cable.

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