Removal (All Models)
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- Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system. See RECOVERY, EVACUATION & RECHARGING in GENERAL SERVICING PROCEDURES article in GENERAL SERVICING. Raise and support the vehicle. Remove the air baffle bolts. Remove the air baffle. See Fig 1.
- Remove the suction hose nut. Disconnect the suction hose from the compressor. See Fig 2. Cap off the suction port of the compressor.
- Remove the discharge hose nut. Disconnect the discharge hose from the compressor. Cap off the discharge port of the compressor. Remove and discard the sealing washers.
NOTE:
Cap or tape the open A/C lines immediately, to prevent system contamination.