Thread: any how to's on replacing a/c compressor?

Remove or Disconnect

1. Recover refrigerant. Refer to "Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling, Adding Oil, Evacuating and Charging Procedures".
2. Engine mount strut bracket right side.
3. Electric cooling fan right side.
4. Drive belt.
5. Raise vehicle and suitably support.
6. Right side engine splash shield.
7. Electrical connector from the compressor.
8. Compressor condenser hose assembly from the rear of the compressor.
9. Rear compressor mounting bracket.
10. Compressor mounting nuts.
11. Compressor.
12. Bracket with mounting bolts (if necessary).

Install or Connect

1. Bracket with mounting bolts (if removed).

Tighten

* Upper Bolt to 50 N.m (36 lb. ft.).
* Lower Bolt to 80 N.m (59 lb. ft.).

2. Compressor.
3. Compressor mounting nuts.

Tighten

* Nuts to 100 N.m (74 lb. ft.).

4. Rear compressor mounting bracket and bolts.

Tighten

* Bolts to 31 N.m (23 lb. ft.).

5. Compressor condenser hose assembly to compressor with mounting nut. Using new sealing washers.

Tighten

* Nut to 33 N.m (24 lb. ft.).

6. Compressor electrical connector.
7. Right engine splash shield.
8. Lower vehicle.
9. Drive belt.
10. Electric cooling fan right side.
11. Engine mount strut bracket right side.
12. Evacuate, recharge, and leak test system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling, Adding Oil, Evacuating and Charging Procedures.

You put the oil in before you install it.