:	Feb 17, 2005

.

Disconnect the battery ground cable.

.

: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands. Raise and support the vehicle.

.

Recover the A/C refrigerant.

.

Remove the accessory drive belt.

.

Remove the accessory drive belt tensioner.   Remove the bolt.

.

Remove the oil level indicator and tube.

.

Remove the LH front wheel.

.

: Immediately cap all refrigerant lines to prevent ingress of dirt and moisture. Disconnect the refrigerant lines from the A/C compressor.   Remove the 2 bolts.   Remove and discard the 2 O-ring seals.

.

Disconnect the A/C clutch electrical connector.

.

:   1 A/C compressor bolt will remain captive until the mounting bracket is removed. Release the A/C compressor.   Remove the 3 bolts.

.

Remove the A/C compressor mounting bracket.   Remove the 2 bolts.

.

Remove the A/C compressor.

.

Position the A/C compressor to the engine.   If a new compressor is being installed, the required amount of refrigerant oil must be drained from it.

.

Install the A/C compressor mounting bracket.   Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft).

.

Secure the A/C compressor.   Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft).

.

Connect the A/C clutch electrical connector.

.

: Lubricate the new seals with clean refrigerant oil. Connect the refrigerant lines.   Clean the component mating faces.   Install the new O-ring seals.   Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).

.

Install the front wheel.   Tighten the wheel nuts to 140 Nm (103 lb.ft).

.

Lower the vehicle.

.

Install the oil level indicator and tube.

.

Install the accessory drive belt tensioner.   Tighten the bolt to 40 Nm (30 lb.ft).

.

Install the accessory drive belt.

.

Fill the A/C system.

.

Connect the battery ground cable.