A/C Compressor - Removal

3.6L ENGINE

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

CAUTION:
The A/C receiver/drier must be replaced if an internal failure of the A/C compressor has occurred. Failure to replace the A/C receiver/drier can cause serious damage to the replacement A/C compressor.

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 A/C clutch, clutch coil or engine.

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 Service and Repair.





4. Disconnect the engine wire harness from the A/C clutch connector (1).

5. Remove the nuts (2) that secure the A/C suction line (3) and A/C discharge line (4) to the A/C compressor (5).

6. Disconnect the suction and discharge lines from the A/C compressor and remove and discard the dual plane seals.

7. Install plugs in, or tape over all of the opened refrigerant line fittings and the compressor ports.





8. Remove the two nuts and studs (4).

9. Support the A/C compressor and remove the two bolts (3).

10. Remove the A/C compressor (2) from the engine compartment.