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Installation Procedure

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  1. Add the proper amount of PAG oil to the compressor crankcase. Refer to Compressor Oil Balancing .
  2. Position the A/C compressor mounting bracket partially into the vehicle.
  3. Position the A/C compressor partially into the vehicle.
    4. NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  4. Install the upper compressor mounting bolts into the compressor mounting bracket.

    Tighten:  Tighten the upper rear bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

    5. Fig 1: A/C Compressor
    GM871561Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the upper compressor mounting bolts (4) into the compressor and bracket assembly.
  6. Position the compressor and bracket assembly into the correct location on the engine.
  7. Tighten the upper compressor mounting bolts (4).

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

  8. Raise the vehicle
  9. Start the lower compressor mounting bolts (3).

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

  10. Connect the electrical connector to the A/C compressor.
  11. Raise the vehicle.
  12. Install the lower coolant hose. Refer to Radiator Hose Replacement - Inlet (LM4) or Radiator Hose Replacement - Inlet (LL8) in Engine Cooling.
  13. Install the compressor hose assembly to the compressor.
  14. Install the compressor hose assembly nut to the compressor.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).

  15. Install the accessory drive belt to the tensioner.
  16. Install the cooling fan and shroud. Refer to Cooling Fan and Shroud Replacement in Engine Cooling.
  17. Install the air cleaner resonator outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Resonator Outlet Duct Replacement in Engine Controls.
  18. Install the washer solvent container. Refer to Washer Solvent Container Replacement (Envoy, TrailBlazer) or Washer Solvent Container Replacement (Rainier) in Wipers/Washer System.
  19. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (LL8) or Draining and Filling Cooling System (LM4) In Engine Cooling.
  20. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  21. Leak test the fittings of the component using the J 39400-A  . See Special Tools and Equipment .
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