:	May 10, 2004

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Disconnect the battery ground cable.

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Recover the A/C refrigerant.

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: 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.

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Remove the front wheel.

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Remove the fender splash shield.

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Remove the splash shield.   Remove the 4 screws.

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Remove the power steering pump.

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Release the transmission cooler pipe clips.

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Remove the power steering pump mounting bracket.   Remove the 3 bolts.

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Remove the engine compartment LH upper heat shield.

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: Always plug any open connections to prevent contamination. Disconnect the refrigerant lines from the A/C compressor.   Remove the 2 bolts.   Remove and discard the O-ring seal.

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Disconnect the A/C clutch electrical connector.

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: Always plug any open connections to prevent contamination. Remove the A/C compressor.   Remove the 3 bolts.

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Install the new A/C compressor.   If a new compressor is being installed, drain the required amount of refigerant oil from the new compressor.   Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft).

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Connect the A/C clutch electrical connector.

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

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Install the engine compartment upper LH heat shield.

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Install the power steering pump mounting bracket.   Clean the component mating faces.   Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft).

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Install the power steering pump.

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Secure the transmission cooler pipes into clips.

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Install the fender splash shield.

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Install the splash shield.

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Install the front wheel.   Tighten the nuts to 115 Nm (85 lb.ft).

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Lower the vehicle.

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Fill the A/C system.

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Connect the battery ground cable.