Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Buick LaCrosse and 2008 Buick Allure. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
- Remove the drive belts. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (L26) .
- Remove the splash shield from the right side of the engine. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement .
- Remove the hose nut from the A/C compressor.
- Remove the hose from the A/C compressor.IMPORTANT: Remove and discard all sealing washers.
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the A/C compressor.
- Loosen the rear mounting bolt from the A/C compressor.
- Remove the front mounting bolt from the A/C compressor.
- Remove the front mounting nut from the A/C compressor.
- Remove the A/C compressor.
- If replacing the compressor, balance the compressor oil. Refer to Compressor Oil Balancing .
IMPORTANT:
Replacement compressors are shipped with polyalkylene glycol (PAG) oil.