For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Discharge and recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
3. Remove the compressor A/C hose assembly connector block fitting nut.
4. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
5. Disconnect the electrical connector at the compressor.
6. Remove serpentine accessory drive belt.
7. Remove the A/C compressor-to-bracket bolts.
8. Remove the compressor.
9. Drain the oil from the compressor into a container. Measure the amount of oil drained and then discard the used oil.

### Installation Procedure

1. Add oil to the new compressor. Use the exact amount of oil that you drained from the old compressor.
2. Install the compressor.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

3. Install the compressor-to-bracket mounting bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the compressor bracket bolt to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).

4. Install the serpentine accessory drive bolt.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Install new O-ring to the A/C hose assembly connector block fitting.
7. Install the compressor hose assembly connector block fitting and tighten the retaining nut.

Tighten
Tighten the A/C system hose connector retaining nut to 33 N·m (24 lb ft).

8. Connect the electrical connector at the compressor.
9. Connect the negative battery cable.
10. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .