A/C Compressor
WARNING:
Review the warnings and cautions for this system before performing the procedure. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious or fatal injury.
- Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system. Refer to REFRIGERANT SYSTEM RECOVERY .
- Remove the belly pan. Refer to BELLY PAN, REMOVAL .
- Position the accessory drive belt aside. Refer to BELT, SERPENTINE, REMOVAL
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- Remove the nut (3) that secures the A/C discharge line (2) and the A/C suction line (1) to the A/C compressor.
- Disconnect the A/C discharge and suction lines from the A/C compressor and remove and discard the O-ring seals and gaskets.
- Install plugs in, or tape over the opened refrigerant line fittings and compressor ports.
- Disconnect the wire harness connector from the A/C compressor (2).
- Remove the bolts (1) that secure the A/C compressor to the A/C compressor bracket.
- Remove the A/C compressor from the engine compartment.
- If necessary, remove the bolts (1) and remove the A/C compressor bracket (2).