A/C Compressor - Removal

COMPRESSOR, A/C

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: Gasoline engine model shown in illustrations. Diesel engine model similar.





1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system.Refrigerant System Recovery.
3. On gasoline engine models;
a. raise and support the vehicle.
b. remove the right front wheel Tires and Wheels - Removal.
c. position the front portion of the right front wheelhouse splash shield out of the way Splash Shield - Removal.
d. remove the drive belt splash shield.
4. Remove the accessory drive belt Serpentine Accessory Drive Belt - Removal.
5. Disconnect the compressor control valve wire lead (2) or clutch coil lead, depending on engine application, from the engine wire harness.
6. Remove the nuts (1) that secure the A/C discharge line (3) and the A/C suction line (4) to the A/C compressor (5).
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 and remove the compressor.
9. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened refrigerant line fittings and compressor ports.