A/C Compressor - Removal

5.7L/6.4L ENGINES

WARNING: Refer to the applicable warnings and cautions for this system before performing the following operation Warning and Caution . Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious or fatal injury.

CAUTION: The A/C receiver/drier must be replaced if an internal failure of the A/C compressor has occurred. Failure to replace the A/C receiver/drier can cause serious damage to the replacement A/C compressor A/C Receiver Drier - Removal .

NOTE: The A/C compressor may be removed and repositioned without disconnecting the refrigerant lines or discharging the refrigerant system. Discharging is not necessary if servicing the A/C clutch, clutch coil or engine.






NOTE: Typical A/C compressor and refrigerant lines shown.

1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system Refrigerant System Recovery.
3. Remove the air cleaner housing.
4. Remove the accessory drive belt Serpentine Accessory Drive Belt - Removal.
5. On SRT models, position the power steering pump and reservoir out of the way . Reservoir, Power Steering Pump - Removal
6. Remove the nuts (2) that secure the A/C suction line (3) and A/C discharge line (4) to the A/C compressor (5).
7. Disconnect the suction and discharge lines from the A/C compressor and remove and discard the dual plane seals.
8. Disconnect the engine wire harness from the A/C clutch connector (1).
9. Install plugs in, or tape over all of the opened refrigerant line fittings and the compressor ports.





10. Remove the front belly pan.
11. Remove the two bolts (1 and 4) that secure the A/C compressor (5) to the engine (6).
12. Support the A/C compressor and remove the nut (2) and stud (3).
13. Remove the A/C compressor from the engine compartment.