For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
2. Remove the engine mount strut bracket left side. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement in Engine Mechanical.
3. Remove the electric cooling fan left side. Refer to Engine Cooling Fan Replacement in Engine Mechanical.
4. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical.
5. Disconnect the electrical connector at the compressor.
6. Remove the compressor hose assembly at the compressor.
7. Remove one lower mounting bolt.
8. Remove two upper mounting bolts.
9. Remove the compressor.

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the compressor.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

2. Install two upper mounting bolts.

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

3. Install one lower mounting bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

4. Use the new sealing washers(1) in order to install the compressor hose assembly to the compressor.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 33 N·m (24 lb ft).

5. Connect the electrical connector to the compressor.
6. Install the electric cooling fan left side. Refer to Engine Cooling Fan Replacement in Engine Cooling.
7. Install the engine mount strut bracket left side. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement in Engine Mechanical.
8. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical.
9. Evacuate, charge and leak check the system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .