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Removal Procedure

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  1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery & Recharging .
  2. Install a ratchet into the belt tensioner adapter opening.
  3. Rotate the belt tensioner counterclockwise in order to relieve the tension on the belt.
    4. Fig 1: Belt Tensioner
    G01666432Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the belt from the A/C compressor.
  5. Slowly release the tension on the belt tensioner.
  6. Remove the discharge hose bolt from the A/C compressor.
  7. Remove the discharge hose from the A/C compressor.
  8. Remove the suction hose bolt from the A/C compressor.
  9. Remove the suction hose from the A/C compressor.
  10. Discard the sealing washers. Cap all of the openings.
  11. Disconnect the electrical connections.
  12. Remove the A/C compressor mounting bolts.
    13. Fig 2: A/C Compressor
    G01666433Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. If replacing the A/C compressor, drain and measure as much of the oil as possible from the removed compressor.
    1. 13.1. Drain the oil from both the suction and discharge ports of the removed A/C compressor into a clean container.
    2. 13.2. Measure and record the amount of oil drained from the removed A/C compressor. This measurement will be used during installation of the replacement A/C compressor.
    3. 13.3. Properly discard the used PAG oil.
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