Removal

A/C COMPRESSOR

WARNING: Review safety precautions and warnings before performing this procedure. Failure to follow the warnings and cautions could result in possible personal injury or death.

NOTE: Typical A/C compressor shown in illustrations.




1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.

2. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system.

3. Raise and support the vehicle.

4. Remove the splash shield from the right side frame rail.

5. Remove the accessory drive belt.

6. Disconnect the engine wire harness (1) from the compressor control valve (2).

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.