Exposing The Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor

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Fig 1: Air Conditioning Compressor

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Remove the upper radiator hose.

Remove the auxiliaries belt.

Disconnect the one-pin connector for the compressor magnetic clutch.

Remove the four screws holding the air conditioning (A/C) compressor to the engine.

Tie up the compressor in the front cover plate.

NOTE:

Handle the compressor carefully to make sure that there is no bending of the AC-pipes.