A/C Compressor - Removal

3.7L 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 possible serious or fatal injury.

NOTE: The A/C compressor can be removed from the engine and repositioned without disconnecting the refrigerant lines or discharging the refrigerant system. Discharging is not necessary if servicing the A/C clutch or various engine components.





1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system Refrigerant System Recovery.
3. Remove the air cleaner housing Air Cleaner - Removal.
4. Remove the accessory drive belt Serpentine Accessory Drive Belt - Removal.
5. Remove the nuts (2) that secure the A/C suction line (1) and A/C discharge line (3) to the A/C compressor (4).
6. Disconnect the A/C suction and discharge lines from the A/C compressor and remove and discard the O-ring seals and gaskets.





7. Disconnect the engine wire harness from the A/C clutch field coil connector (3).
8. Loosen the bolt (6) that secures the compressor bracket (8) to the engine front cover (7).
9. Remove the bolt (1) that secures the A/C compressor (2) to the intake manifold (9).
10. Remove the two bolts (4 and 5) that secure the A/C compressor to the front of the engine.
11. Remove the A/C compressor from the engine and install plugs in, or tape over the opened refrigerant line fittings and the compressor ports.