A/C Compressor - Removal

A/C COMPRESSOR

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

NOTE: Variable displacement compressor shown in illustrations. Fixed displacement similar.





1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system Refrigerant System Recovery.
3. Raise and support the vehicle.
4. Remove the splash shield from the right side frame rail Splash Shield - Removal.
5. Remove the accessory drive belt Serpentine Accessory Drive Belt - Removal.
6. Disconnect the engine wire harness (1) from the clutch coil or compressor control valve (2), depending on application.
7. Remove the nuts (4) that secure the A/C discharge line (5) and the A/C suction line (6) to the A/C compressor (3).
8. Disconnect the A/C discharge and suction lines from the A/C compressor and remove and discard the O-ring seals and gaskets.





9. Support the A/C compressor (1) and remove the three bolts (2) that secure the compressor to the engine and remove the compressor.
10. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened refrigerant line fittings and compressor ports.