143. Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Installation

Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Installation





1. Important: Follow the procedure sequence in order to prevent drive belt mis-alignment and/or possible damage/distortion to the components.

Place the A/C compressor bracket in position to the cylinder block.
2. Loosely install the A/C compressor bracket bolts.





3. Place the A/C compressor in position to the A/C compressor bracket.
4. Loosely install the A/C compressor bolts through the A/C compressor and A/C compressor bracket into the engine block.

5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten the A/C compressor bracket center bolt.
^ Tighten the A/C compressor bracket center bolt to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
6. Install the A/C compressor bracket upper bolt.
^ Tighten the A/C compressor bracket upper bolt to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
7. Install the A/C compressor bracket lower bolt.
^ Tighten the A/C compressor bracket lower bolt to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
8. Install the A/C compressor front upper and lower bolts.
^ Tighten the A/C compressor front upper and lower bolts to 23 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
9. Install the A/C compressor rear upper and lower bolts.
^ Tighten the A/C compressor rear upper and lower bolts to 23 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).