Compressor Hose Assembly: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Safari and 2002 Chevrolet Astro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Recover the refrigerant from the system. See RECOVERY, EVACUATION & RECHARGING in GENERAL SERVICING PROCEDURES article in GENERAL SERVICING. Remove the air cleaner. See Figure. Remove the grille. Remove the engine cover. See Figure.
- Remove the compressor hose assembly bolt. Remove the compressor hose assembly from the compressor. Remove and discard the old sealing washers. Remove the hose clamp bracket nut from the engine stud.
- Loosen the compressor hose assembly nut from the condenser. Remove the compressor hose assembly nut from the accumulator. Remove the bolt from the transmission filler tube to the oil indicator tube.
- Disconnect rear A/C fittings (if equipped). See Figure and Figure . Remove transmission filler tube from the throttle cable bracket. Remove the compressor hose assembly from the vehicle. Cap or plug all open connections on the vehicle.