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Removal Procedure

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  1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  2. Release the drive belt tension by lifting or rotating the drive belt tensioner with a breaker bar.
  3. Remove the drive belt from the A/C compressor pulley and position the drive belt aside.
  4. Slowly release the tension from the drive belt tensioner and remove the breaker bar.
  5. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  6. Remove the splash shield from the right side of the engine. Refer to Splash Shield Replacement - Engine - Right in Body Front End.
  7. Remove the lower air deflector. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle and Deflector Replacement - Lower in Engine Cooling.
  8. Remove the A/C compressor hose bolt.
  9. Disconnect the A/C compressor hose from A/C compressor.
  10. Disconnect the electrical connector from the A/C compressor.
  11. Remove and discard the sealing washers.
    12. Fig 1: A/C Compressor, Rear Mounting Bracket, Bolts & Nuts (3.8L)
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  12. Remove the rear mounting bracket from the A/C compressor.
  13. Remove the A/C compressor mounting nuts.
  14. Remove the A/C compressor.
    15. IMPORTANT: Replacement compressors are shipped without PAG oil.
  15. If replacing the compressor, balance the compressor oil. Refer to Compressor Oil Balancing .
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