Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor: Removal
CAUTION:
Make sure that the specified amount of refrigerant oil is added.
- Remove the cover and disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .
- Recover the air conditioning (A/C) refrigerant. Refer to AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) SYSTEM RECOVERY, EVACUATION AND CHARGING .
- Remove the engine cover. Refer to ENGINE COVER - 3.2L .
- Remove the battery tray. Refer to BATTERY TRAY .
- Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to AIR CLEANER .
- Remove the A/C compressor, upper support bracket.
- Remove the A/C compressor, lower support bracket.
- Using suitable tools, release the accessory drive belt tension.
- Disconnect the A/C compressor refrigerant lines.
- Remove the A/C compressor.
CAUTION:
Make sure that all openings are sealed. Use new blanking caps.
CAUTION:
Extreme cleanliness must be exercised when handling these components.