Removal & Installation: Compressor: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Recover the refrigerant. See RECOVERY, EVACUATION & RECHARGING in GENERAL SERVICING PROCEDURES article in GENERAL SERVICING. Remove the right sheet metal diagonal brace. Remove the generator. The A/C compressor is accessed through the right wheel opening. Turn the steering wheel to the right before lifting the vehicle.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Remove the lower radiator air baffle. Remove the engine splash shield from the right side. Remove the bolt from the A/C compressor hose. See Fig 1. Disconnect the hose from A/C compressor.
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the A/C compressor. Remove and discard the sealing washers. Remove the mounting bolts from the front and from the rear A/C compressor. See Fig 2. Remove the top mounting bolts from the A/C compressor. Remove the A/C compressor.
- If replacing the compressor, drain and measure as much of the oil as possible from the removed compressor:
- Drain the oil from both the suction and discharge ports of the removed compressor into a clean container.
- Remove the compressor crankcase oil drain plug and drain the crankcase oil into the same container.
- Measure and record the amount of oil drained from the removed compressor.
- This measurement will be used during installation of the replacement compressor.