Town & Country Van V6-201 3.3L VIN R SMFI (1990)
1
Strut Bracket
PN 4612008
1
Stud
PN 6501589
1
Nut & Washer Assembly
PN 6101445
1
Weight Assembly
PN 4384991
REPAIR PROCEDURE
NOTE:
VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE MDH 1001XX, WILL NEED TO HAVE THE A/C COMPRESSOR MOUNTING BRACKET MODIFIED
TO REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF NOISE TRANSMITTED INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. VEHICLES BUILT AFTER
OCTOBER 1, 1989, HAVE A MODIFIED BRACKET. THIS FACTORY MODIFIED BRACKET WILL NOT ALLOW A BOLT TO BE
INSTALLED THROUGH THE HOLE.
Figure 1
Instructions for Modifying the A/C Compressor Mounting Bracket
NOTE:
TO REMOVE THE COMPRESSOR MOUNTING BRACKET ON THE "AS" BODY, IT WILL BE NECESSARY TO DISCHARGE
SYSTEM. ON THE "AC" & "AY" BODIES, THE COMPRESSOR CAN BE REMOVED AND SUPPORTED OUT OF THE WAY
WITHOUT DISCHARGING.
1.
Remove A/C compressor as outlined in service manual.
2.
Remove A/C compressor mounting bracket from vehicle.
3.
Using a metal cutting saw, remove the section of bracket as shown in Figure 1.
NOTE:
THERE MUST BE NO CONTACT BETWEEN THE MOUNTING BRACKET AND ENGINE BOSS IN THE MODIFIED AREA.
4.
Install compressor mounting bracket and torque mounting bolts to specifications provided in service manual.
5.
Install compressor assembly and torque mounting bolts to specifications in service manual.
NOTE:
ON 1990 AC & AY BODY VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE MDH 0824XX, IT WILL BE NECESSARY TO INSTALL AN A/C
COMPRESSOR STRUT BRACKET PN 4612008. VEHICLES BUILT AFTER AUGUST 24, 1989 ALREADY HAVE THIS STRUT
INSTALLED.
Repair Procedure "AC" & "AY" Bodies Only