Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery And Recharging
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Important: The supercharged L67 engine utilizes two drive belts. The outer drive belt drives the supercharger. Only release the drive belt tension from the accessories drive belt tensioner.
- Release the drive belt tension by lifting or rotating the drive belt tensioner with a breaker bar.
- Remove the drive belt from the A/C compressor pulley and position the drive belt aside.
- Slowly release the tension from the drive belt tensioner and remove the breaker bar.
- Remove the lower air deflector. Refer to RADIATOR AIR BAFFLE AND DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT-LOWER .
- Remove the splash shield from the right side of the engine. Refer to SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT - ENGINE .
- Remove the A/C compressor hose nut from the compressor.
- Remove the A/C compressor hose from the compressor.
Important: Remove and discard all sealing washers.
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the A/C compressor.
- Remove the rear mounting bolts from the A/C compressor.
- Remove the front mounting nuts from the A/C compressor.
- Remove the A/C compressor.
- Remove the A/C compressor mounting bracket bolts.
Important: Replacement compressors are shipped without PAG oil
- If replacing the compressor, balance the compressor oil. Refer to Compressor Oil Balancing .