Preliminary Procedure

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
2. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging : High Voltage Electric Compressor .
3. Remove the air cleaner resonator outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Resonator Outlet Duct Replacement .
4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
5. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
6. Remove any wires connected to the air conditioning compressor front hose.

1

Air Conditioning Compressor Front Hose Nut

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tighten
22 N·m (16 lb ft)

2

Air Conditioning Compressor Front Hose Bolt

Tighten
17 N·m (13 lb ft)

3

Air Conditioning Compressor Front Hose Bolt

Tighten
22 N·m (16 lb ft)

4

Air Conditioning Compressor Front Hose