Removal & Installation: Compressor: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Aztek and 2002 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system. See RECOVERY, EVACUATION & RECHARGING in GENERAL SERVICING PROCEDURES article in GENERAL SERVICING. Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove the RH engine splash shield. Release the drive belt tensioner. Remove the drive belt from the compressor pulley. See Fig 1 .
Remove the air baffle bolts. See Figure . Remove the air baffle. Disconnect the electrical connector from the compressor. Disconnect the engine harness electrical connector. Reposition the engine harness away from the compressor. See Fig 2 .

NOTE: Cap or tape the open A/C hoses immediately to prevent system contamination.

Remove the suction hose to compressor nut. See Fig 3 . Disconnect the suction hose from the compressor. Remove the discharge hose to compressor nut. Disconnect the discharge hose from the compressor.
Remove compressor mounting bolts. See Fig 4 . Remove the compressor. If replacing the compressor, balance the compressor oil.
NOTE: Replacement compressors are partially precharged with PAG oil. See SPECIFICATIONS .

Fig 1: Removing & Installing Drive Belt From Compressor Pulley

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Fig 2: Disconnecting Engine Harness Electrical Connector

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Fig 3: Removing & Installing Suction Hose From Compressor

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Fig 4: Removing & Installing A/C Compressor

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