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Removal Procedure

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  1. Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .

    Important:  The A/C compressor is accessed through the right wheel opening.

    Turn the steering wheel to the right before lifting the vehicle.

  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING & JACKING VEHICLE .
  3. Remove the RH engine splash shield. Refer to SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT - ENGINE .
    Fig 1: Releasing Drive Belt Tensioner
    G01827825Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Release the drive belt tensioner.

    Remove the drive belt from the compressor pulley.

    5. Fig 2: Air Baffle
    G01827826Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the air baffle bolts.
  6. Remove the air baffle.
    7. Fig 3: Electrical Connectors
    G01827827Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Disconnect the electrical connector from the compressor.
  8. Disconnect the engine harness electrical connector.

    Reposition the engine harness away from the compressor.

    9. Fig 4: Suction & Discharge Hoses
    G01827828Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the suction hose to compressor nut.

    Important:  Cap or tape the open A/C hoses immediately to prevent system contamination.

  10. Disconnect the suction hose from the compressor.
  11. Remove the discharge hose to compressor nut.
  12. Disconnect the discharge hose from the compressor.
  13. Remove and discard the sealing washers.
  14. Cap or tape off the suction hose.
  15. Cap or tape off the discharge hose.
    16. Fig 5: Compressor
    G01827829Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Remove compressor mounting bolts.
  17. Remove the compressor.

    Important:  Replacement compressors are partially precharged with PAG oil. Refer to Refrigerant System Capacities .

  18. If replacing the compressor, balance the compressor oil. Refer to Compressor Oil Balancing (with C60)  or Compressor Oil Balancing (with C69) .
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