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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 .
  2. Install a 3/8 inch drive wrench on the drive belt tensioner arm and rotate the arm counterclockwise.
  3. Reposition the drive belt from the A/C compressor.
  4. Slowly release the tension on the drive belt tensioner arm.
  5. Disconnect the electrical connectors as necessary.

    Important:  Some system pressure may still exist in the A/C compressor crankcase after you evacuate the system.

    Fig 1: Compressor Mounting Bolts & A/C Compressor
    G01466818Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the compressor hose assembly.
  7. Remove the compressor mounting bolts (2) from the bottom, front of the A/C compressor (1).
  8. Remove the compressor rear bracket bolts.
  9. Remove the compressor from the brackets.
  10. If replacing the compressor, balance the refrigerant oil. Refer to COMPRESSOR OIL BALANCING  in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
    Fig 2: Compressor Rear Bracket Bolts
    G01466819Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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