132. Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Installation

Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Installation




1. Place the air conditioner bracket in position to the engine.




2. Install the air conditioner bracket bolts. Ensure the longer bolt (1) is installed in the upper rear position and the shorter bolts (2) are installed in the remaining positions.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

3. Tighten the air conditioner bracket bolts in the sequence shown.

1. Tighten the air conditioner bracket rear upper bolt (1) to 50 Nm (37 lb ft).
2. Tighten the air conditioner bracket lower bolt (2) to 50 Nm (37 lb ft).
3. Tighten the air conditioner bracket front upper bolt (3) to 50 Nm (37 lb ft).
4. Tighten the air conditioner bracket center bolt (4) to 50 Nm (37 lb ft).




4. Place the air conditioner compressor in position to the air conditioner bracket.




5. Loosely install the air conditioner compressor bolts. Ensure the longer bolts (1) are installed in the upper front and rear positions and the shorter bolt (2) is installed in the lower front position.




6. Tighten the air conditioner compressor bolts in the sequence shown.

1. Tighten the air conditioner upper front bolt (1) to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).
2. Tighten the air conditioner compressor lower front bolt (2) to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).
3. Tighten the air conditioner compressor rear bolt (3) to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).