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Compressor HVAC: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery cable.
2. Discharge refrigerant into refrigerant recycling equipment.
Refer to "HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure".





3. Remove manifold bolt.
4. Remove manifold and inlet/outlet compressor cap.
5. Loosen idler pulley adjusting bolt.
6. Remove compressor drive belt.
7. Disconnect compressor harness connectors.
8. Remove four compressor fixing bolts.
9. Remove compressor.





10. Remove manifold O-rings from compressor housing.

INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal.