A/C Compressor - Removal

5.7L 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 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.





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 Serpentine Accessory Drive Belt - Removal.
4. Disconnect the wire harness connector from the A/C clutch coil connector on top of the A/C compressor (6).
5. Remove the bracket (3) that secures the A/C discharge line (1) to the A/C suction line (2).
6. Remove the nuts (4 and 5) that secure the A/C discharge and suction lines to the A/C compressor.
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. Support the A/C compressor (1) and remove the three bolts (2) that secure the compressor to the engine.
9. Remove the A/C compressor and install plugs in, or tape over, the opened refrigerant line fittings and compressor ports.