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Removal Procedure

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  1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery And Recharging  .
  2. Release the drive belt tension by lifting or rotating the drive belt tensioner with a breaker bar.
  3. Remove the drive belt from the A/C compressor pulley and position the drive belt aside.
  4. Slowly release the tension from the drive belt tensioner and remove the breaker bar.
  5. Remove the lower air deflector. Refer to RADIATOR AIR BAFFLE AND DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT-LOWER .
  6. Remove the splash shield from the right side of the engine. Refer to SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT - ENGINE .
  7. Remove the A/C compressor hose nut from the compressor.
  8. Remove the A/C compressor hose from the compressor.

    Important:  Remove and discard all sealing washers.

  9. Disconnect the electrical connector from the A/C compressor.
  10. Remove the bottom mounting bolt.
  11. Remove the 2 top mounting bolts.
  12. Remove the A/C compressor.
    Fig 1: Identifying A/C Compressor (3.1 L)
    G01481887Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important:  Replacement compressors are shipped without PAG oil

  13. If replacing the compressor, balance the compressor oil. Refer to Compressor Oil Balancing  .
Fig 2: Removing A/C Compressor Mounting Bolts
G01481888Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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