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2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard
A/C Compressor: Installation
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Chrysler Pacifica. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the A/C compressor mount onto the engine.
- Install the four A/C compressor mount bolts to the engine. Two to the engine block and two to the oil pan. Torque the bolts to 115 N.m (85 ft. lbs.).
- Position the A/C compressor to the mounting bracket.
- Install the underside compressor splash shield and the push-pin fasteners.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Loosely install the four bolts that secure the compressor to the engine. Tighten each of the bolts using the following sequence to 33 N.m (25 ft. lbs.).
- The upper bolt at the front of the compressor.
- The lower bolt at the front of the compressor.
- The upper bolt at the rear of the compressor.
- The lower bolt at the rear of the compressor.
- Engage the retainer on the engine wire harness compressor clutch coil to the bracket on the top of the compressor.
- Reconnect the engine wire harness connector for the compressor clutch coil to the coil wire harness connector on the top of the compressor.
- Install the serpentine drive belt to the front of the engine (Refer to INSTALLATION ).
- Remove plugs or tape from the discharge line fitting and the compressor discharge port.
- Install new seal to the discharge line fitting.
- Connect the discharge line fitting to the compressor discharge port.
- Install the nut that secures the discharge line fitting to the top of the compressor.
- Remove plugs or tape from the suction line fitting and the compressor suction port.
- Install new seal to the suction line fitting and the compressor suction port.
- Connect the suction line fitting to the compressor suction port.
- Install the nut that secures the suction line fitting to the top of the compressor.
- Install the radiator fan assembly (Refer to INSTALLATION ).
- Connect the battery negative cable.
- Evacuate the refrigerant system (Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE ).
- Charge the refrigerant system (Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE ).
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.