For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Disconnect the compressor refrigerant line.

Remove the bolt (1).

3. Raise the vehicle to full height.
4. Remove the engine splash shield.

• | Remove the 4 bolts.

• | Open the 2 body-bound rivets.

5. Relieve the pressure on the ribbed V-belt and remove from the compressor. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement.
6. Disconnect the wiring harness plug for the compressor.

Release and disconnect the compressor wiring harness plug.

7. Disconnect and remove the compressor from the main bracket.

Remove the 3 bolts (1).

### Installation Procedure

1. Determine quantity of compressor lubricant and top up.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

2. Insert the compressor and attach to the main bracket.

Tighten
Tighten the 3 bolts to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).

3. Position the ribbed V-belt on the compressor. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement.
4. Connect the wiring harness plug for the compressor.
5. Install the engine splash shield.

Tighten
Tighten the 4 bolts to 8 N·m (70 lb in).

6. Fasten the 2 body-bound rivets.
7. Lower the vehicle to the ground.
8. Install the refrigerant line to the compressor.
9. Replace the 2 seal rings.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

10. Recharge the air conditioning system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.