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Compressor Replacement

EXC. CUTLASS SUPREME, DEVILLE & ELDORADO (88-86), ELECTRA, FIERO, FLEETWOOD, GRAND PRIX, LESABRE, REATTA, REGAL, RIVIERA, SEVILLE, TORONADO, 88 & 98

1. Disconnect battery ground cable and discharge system refrigerant.
2. Disconnect hoses and electrical connectors from compressor.
3. Remove compressor drive belt.
4. Remove compressor.
5. Reverse procedure to install.

CHEVETTE & 1000

1. Disconnect battery ground cable, and discharge system refrigerant.
2. Remove coupled fitting block bolt at compressor.
3. Remove bracket retaining nuts.
4. Remove drive belt and electrical connectors.
5. Remove compressor
6. Reverse procedure to install.