FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Compressor



1. Discharge refrigerant from system.
2. Disconnect compressor clutch wires from field coil connector on compressor.
3. Remove discharge line from manifold and tube assembly.
4. On 2.3L/4-140 engines, remove suction line from suction manifold.
5. On all models, loosen two idler attaching screws and release compressor belt tension.

Fig. 43 Compressor removal:





6. Raise vehicle and remove four bolts attaching compressor to bracket, Fig. 43.
7. Remove two screws attaching heater water return tube to underside of engine supports.
8. Remove compressor from underside of vehicle.
9. Reverse procedure to install.