A/C Compressor: Removal

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The 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 or clutch coil, the engine, the cylinder head, or the generator.

WARNING: (Refer to WARNING ) and (Refer to CAUTION ) BEFORE PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING OPERATION.

Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system (Refer to REFRIGERANT - STANDARD PROCEDURE ).
Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
Remove the serpentine drive belt (Refer to REMOVAL ).
Unplug the compressor clutch coil wire harness connector.
Remove the suction and discharge refrigerant line manifold from the compressor (Refer to HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/SUCTION LINE - REMOVAL ) and (Refer to HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/ LIQUID LINE - REMOVAL ). Install plugs in, or tape over all of the opened refrigerant fittings.
Remove the four screws that secure the compressor to the mounting bracket (Fig 1 ), (Fig 2 ) or (Fig 3 )
Remove the compressor from the mounting bracket.

Fig 1: Removing And Installing Compressor (5.9L)

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Fig 2: Removing And Installing Compressor - V8 Engine (Typical V6) - Left View

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Fig 3: Removing And Installing Compressor - V8 Engine (Typical V6) - Right View

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