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A/C Compressor: Removal

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WARNING: REVIEW THE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS IN THE FRONT OF THIS SECTION BEFORE PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING OPERATION (Refer to CAUTION  ).
NOTE: The A/C compressor may be removed and repositioned without disconnecting the refrigerant lines or discharging the refrigerant system. Discharging is not necessary if servicing the compressor clutch, clutch coil, engine, engine cylinder head or the generator.
  1. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system (Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFRIGERANT RECOVERY  ).
  2. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
  3. Remove the serpentine drive belt (Refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE ).
  4. Disconnect the A/C compressor clutch coil wire harness connector.
  5. Remove the nuts that secure the suction and discharge line fittings to the A/C compressor.
  6. Disconnect the suction and discharge line fittings from the A/C compressor.
  7. Remove the O-ring seals from the suction and discharge line fittings and discard.
  8. Install plugs in, or tape over all of the opened refrigerant line fittings and the compressor ports.
    NOTE: Some models are equipped with an A/C support bracket that secures the front of the A/C compressor to the engine front cover.
  9. Remove the bolts that secure the A/C compressor to the mounting and support brackets ( Figure ).
  10. Remove the A/C compressor from the engine compartment.
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