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A/C Compressor - Description






A/C COMPRESSOR






NOTE: Typical A/C compressor shown.

The A/C compressor (1) uses an electrically operated clutch to engage and disengage the compressor from the accessory drive belt . The A/C compressor has suction and discharge ports (2) with integral mounting studs for the refrigerant lines and a label (3) identifying the use of R-134a refrigerant.