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Removal & Installation: Compressor: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION: Do NOT mix refrigerant oils. Use of incorrect refrigerant oil will cause compressor failure.
CAUTION: NEW compressor assemblies are shipped with a partial Polyalkylene glycol (PAG) refrigerant oil charge. Use of the incorrect PAG oil can result in compressor failure.
  1. If replacing the compressor, see compressor oil balancing. See COMPRESSOR OIL BALANCING  .
  2. Install caps on the compressor to prevent oil spillage during installation. Install the compressor to the engine block bracket with the attachment bolts. Tighten the bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  3. Remove the shipping cap from the compressor and the compressor hose assembly. Install NEW seal washers.
  4. Install the compressor hose assembly to the compressor. See Figure . Tighten the attachment bolt while holding the hose block flush. Tighten the bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  5. On 3.0L models, install the oxygen sensor to the exhaust pipe. Tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  6. On 3.0L models, connect the oxygen sensor to the engine wire harness. Connect the engine wire harness to the compressor.
  7. Install the drive belt.
  8. Lower vehicle. Evacuate and charge the A/C system. See RECOVERY, EVACUATION & RECHARGING in GENERAL SERVICING PROCEDURES article in GENERAL SERVICING.
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