Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system. Refer to REFRIGERANT RECOVERY AND RECHARGING
- Remove the battery heat shield. Refer to BATTERY HEAT SHIELD REPLACEMENT in Engine Electrical.
- Remove the water pump. Refer to WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT in Engine Cooling.
- Remove the compressor drive belt from the compressor clutch. Refer to DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT-AIR CONDITIONING in Engine Mechanical - 5.7L.
- Remove the RH exhaust manifold heat shield.
- Disconnect the compressor clutch electrical connector.
- Remove the compressor hose assembly retaining bolt.
Important: Cap or tape off the A/C components immediately to prevent system contamination.
- Disconnect the compressor hose assembly from the compressor.
- Remove and discard the sealing washers.
- Cap or tape off the compressor hose assembly.
- Remove the lower compressor mounting bolts.
- Remove the compressor mounting nut.
- Fully loosen the compressor mounting stud.
- Remove the upper compressor mounting bolt.
- Remove the compressor and the mounting stud from the engine block.
- Remove the compressor mounting stud from the compressor.
- If replacing the compressor, refer to COMPRESSOR OIL BALANCING .