A/C Compressor - Removal

3.6L ENGINE

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 serious or fatal injury.

NOTE: The A/C compressor may be removed and repositioned without discharging the refrigerant system or disconnecting the refrigerant lines.





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.
5. Remove the accessory drive belt Serpentine Accessory Drive Belt - Removal.
6. Remove the nuts (3 and 5) that secure the A/C discharge line (1) and the A/C suction line (4) to the A/C compressor (2).
7. Disconnect the A/C discharge and suction lines from the A/C compressor and remove and discard the O-ring seals and gaskets.





8. Disconnect the wire harness connector (2) from the A/C compressor (1).
9. Remove the two bolts (3) and two nuts (4) that secure the A/C compressor to the engine.
10. If required, remove the two studs (5).
11. Remove the A/C compressor from the engine compartment.
12. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened refrigerant line fittings and compressor ports.