Compressor Mounting Bracket Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Remove the serpentine drive belt.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector at the air conditioning (A/C) compressor.




3. Remove the negative battery cable nut from the engine block stud.
4. Remove the negative battery cable from the stud.
5. Raise and support the vehicle.




6. Remove the A/C compressor bracket rear bolts (2, 3).




7. Remove the A/C compressor bolts.
8. Move the A/C compressor forward in order to allow access to the bracket.




9. Remove the A/C compressor bracket bolts (1, 2, 3).
10. Remove the A/C compressor bracket.
Transfer the idler pulley from the old bracket to the new bracket.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the A/C compressor bracket.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the A/C compressor bracket bolts (1, 2, 3).

Tighten
^ Tighten the A/C compressor bracket bolt (1) to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
^ Tighten the A/C compressor bracket bolts (2, 3) to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).




3. Move the A/C compressor rearward to the bracket.
4. Install the A/C compressor bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the A/C compressor bracket bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).




5. Install the A/C compressor rear bolts (2, 3).

Tighten
Tighten the A/C compressor bracket rear bolts (2, 3) to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

6. Lower the vehicle.




7. Install the negative battery cable to the stud.
8. Install the negative battery cable nut to the engine block stud.

Tighten
Tighten the negative battery cable nut to the engine block to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).




9. Connect the electrical connector at the A/C compressor.
10. Install the serpentine drive belt.