A/C Compressor Removal and Installation

Fig 16 Drive Belt:

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery negative remote cable.
2. Loosen and remove drive belt.
3. Disconnect compressor clutch wire lead.
4. Recover refrigerant system with R-134a recovery unit.

Fig 17 A/C Lines:

5. Remove refrigerant lines from compressor.

Fig 18 Lower Attaching Bolts:

Fig 19 Upper Attaching Bolts:

6. Remove compressor attaching bolts.

Fig 20 Compressor Removal:

7. Remove compressor.

INSTALLATION
1. Position the compressor on the mount.
2. Install the compressor attaching bolts. Tighten bolts to 41 Nm (30 ft lb) torque.
3. Install drive belt.
4. Install refrigerant hoses and new seals.
5. Connect the clutch wire.
6. Charge the system.
7. Connect the negative cable to the battery.