6000 V6-173 2.8L (1988)
FIGURE 1
Procedure:
1.
Disconnect the negative battery cable.
IMPORTANT:
If the vehicle is already equipped with the new compressor mounting brace, omit steps 2 thru 5 and go to step 6.
2.
Loosen the belt tensioner and remove the belt from the A/C compressor.
3.
Remove the two front mounting bolts of the A/C compressor.
4.
Install the new brace and the three new mounting bolts, as shown in Figure 1.
5.
Reinstall the belt and tighten the tensioner.
6.
Discharge the A/C System.
7.
Remove the A/C hose assembly.
FIGURE 2
8.
If the vehicle is equipped with the compressor brace, as shown in Figure 2, it should be removed and discarded before the installation of the new
A/C hose assembly. This brace is no longer needed.
9.
Install the new A/C hose assembly.
10.
Recharge the A/C system with the required amount of A/C refrigerant.
11.
Connect the negative battery cable.
12.
Perform engine idle learn procedure as per Service Manual, Section 6E3-C2-7.
Labor Operation Number:
T1456
Labor Time :
.3 Hours (To Install Brace Only)
1.0 Hours (To Install Hose, includes discharge and charge of A/C system)
Total Labor Time :
1.3 Hours (To Install Brace and Hose includes discharge and charge of A/C system)