AC Compressor

Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor (82.10.20)  

Removal  

Published : Feb 17, 2005

1 . 

  Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to  (Section 414-00)

2 . 

   WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the 

vehicle on safety stands. 

  Raise and support the vehicle. 

3 . 

Recover the A/C refrigerant. For additional information, refer to 

Air Conditioning (A/C) System 

Recovery, Evacuation and Charging (82.30.02)

 (Section 412-00) 

4 . 

  Remove the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to  (Section 303-05)

5 . 

  Remove the accessory drive belt tensioner.

Remove the bolt. 

6 . 

  Remove the oil level indicator and tube. For additional information, refer to  (Section 303-01)

7 . 

  Remove the LH front wheel.

8 . 

   CAUTION: Immediately cap all refrigerant lines to prevent ingress of dirt and moisture.

Disconnect the refrigerant lines from the A/C compressor. 

Remove the 2 bolts. 

Remove and discard the 2 O-ring seals.