Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Pontiac G5 Pursuit, 2007 Pontiac G5, and 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the front fender liner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement .
- Use J 44811 to rotate the drive belt tensioner counterclockwise to release the spring tension.
- Remove the drive belt.
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the compressor.
- Remove the compressor and condenser hose assembly bolt from the compressor.
- Remove the compressor and condenser hose assembly from the compressor.
- Remove and discard the sealing washers.
- Remove the compressor mounting bolts.
- Remove the compressor.