A/C Compressor - Removal

REMOVAL

WARNING: Refer to the applicable warnings and cautions for this system before performing the following operation Warning and Caution. Failure to follow the warnings and cautions may result in serious or fatal injury.

NOTE: The A/C 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, clutch coil or the engine.

NOTE: If an internal failure of the A/C compressor has occurred, the A/C accumulator must be replaced.





1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system Refrigerant System Recovery.
3. Remove the accessory drive belt Accessory Drive Belt - Removal.
4. Disconnect the wire harness connector from the A/C compressor clutch coil connector (4).
5. Remove the bolts (5) that secure the A/C suction line (1) and the A/C discharge line (3) to the A/C compressor (2).
6. Disconnect the refrigerant lines from the A/C compressor and remove and discard the O-ring seals.
7. Install plugs in, or tape over all of the opened refrigerant line fittings and compressor ports.




8. Raise and support the vehicle.
9. Remove the four bolts (1) that secure the A/C compressor (2) to the cylinder block (3).
10. Remove the A/C compressor from the engine compartment.