Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
- Recover the refrigerant. Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging
Air Cleaner Assembly (1) - Remove - Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement
Charge Air Bypass Valve Hose Clamp (1) - Remove - Hose Clamp Replacement Guidelines - Spring Type
- Charge Air Bypass Valve Hose (2) - Remove
- Positive Crankcase Ventilation Tube (3) - Disconnect - Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
- Retaining Clip (4) - Remove
Positive Crankcase Ventilation Tube (1) - Disconnect - Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
- Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator-Left Side (2) - Remove
Turbocharger Air Inlet Adapter (2) - Remove - Turbocharger Air Inlet Adapter Replacement - Bank 2
Air Conditioning Compressor Hose Bolt (1) - Remove
Air Conditioning Evaporator Hose (1) - Remove
- Air Conditioning Compressor Hose Seal (2) - Remove and DISCARD
Remove wire harness retainer from top of stud.
- Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Nut (1) - Remove
Air Conditioning Compressor Hose (1) - Remove
- Air Conditioning Compressor Hose Seal (2) - Remove and DISCARD
- Raise and support the vehicle. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (without J57) , or Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (with J57)
- Remove the left front tire and wheel. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (without J57) , or Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (with J57)
Engine Front Splash Shield (3) - Remove - Engine Front Splash Shield Replacement (AWD) , or Engine Front Splash Shield Replacement (RWD)
Air Conditioning Compressor Nut (1) - Remove
Accessory Drive Primary Belt (1) @ Air Conditioning Compressor - Remove - Accessory Drive Primary Belt Replacement
Intermediate Steering Shaft (1) - Reposition away - Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement (AWD) , or Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement (RWD)
Radiator Outlet Pipe (1) - Reposition away
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Some components not shown for graphic clarity.
Air Conditioning Compressor Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
- Remove wire harness retainer from air conditioning compressor.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
- Air Conditioning Compressor (2) - Remove
- Inspect openings of air conditioning compressor ports and pipes leading to compressor for presences of metal particles. Determine next steps based on inspection. Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Diagnosis