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A/C Compressor: Installation

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NOTE: Be certain to check the refrigerant oil level if the A/C compressor is being replaced. (Refer to HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/REFRIGERANT OIL - STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFRIGERANT OIL LEVEL) . Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
NOTE: If an internal failure of the A/C compressor has occurred, the A/C accumulator must be replaced.
  1. Position the A/C compressor onto the engine.
  2. Install the four bolts that secure the A/C compressor to the engine. Tighten the bolts to 23 N.m (17 ft. lbs.).
  3. Lower the vehicle.
  4. Remove the tape or plugs from the opened refrigerant line fittings and compressor ports.
  5. Lubricate new rubber O-ring seals with clean refrigerant oil and install them on the suction and discharge line fittings. Use only the specified O-rings as they are made of a special material for the R-134a system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
  6. Connect the suction and discharge lines to the A/C compressor.
  7. Install the bolts that secure the suction and discharge lines to the A/C compressor. Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (17 ft. lbs.).
  8. Connect the wire harness connector to the compressor clutch field coil connector.
  9. Install the accessory drive belt (Refer to COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/BELTS-DRIVE - INSTALLATION) .
  10. Replace the A/C accumulator if the A/C compressor is being replaced due to an internal failure (Refer to HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/ACCUMULATOR - REMOVAL)  and (Refer to HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/ACCUMULATOR - INSTALLATION) .
  11. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
  12. Evacuate the refrigerant system (Refer to HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFRIGERANT SYSTEM EVACUATE) .
  13. Charge the refrigerant system (Refer to HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFRIGERANT SYSTEM CHARGE) .
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