Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement

Fig 1: Air Conditioning Compressor

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure Recover refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging . Disconnect battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection . Remove the air conditioning compressor belt from the compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Belt Replacement . Disconnect the air conditioning compressor hose from the compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Hose Replacement .
1	Air Conditioning Compressor Bolt (Qty: 3) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
2	Air Conditioning Compressor NOTE: Remove the air conditioning compressor (2) from the vehicle by guiding it forward and up between the engine and radiator cooling fans. Procedure Disconnect electrical connectors from the air conditioning (A/C) clutch coil and air conditioning compressor pressure relief valve. Remove and discard old sealing washers and replace with NEW sealing washers. Refer to Air Conditioning System Seal Replacement . When replacing the air conditioning compressor, balance compressor oil. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Balancing .

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedure

Recover refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
Disconnect battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
Remove the air conditioning compressor belt from the compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Belt Replacement .
Disconnect the air conditioning compressor hose from the compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Hose Replacement .

Air Conditioning Compressor Bolt (Qty: 3)

CAUTION:

Tighten
22 N.m (16 lb ft)

Air Conditioning Compressor

NOTE:

Remove the air conditioning compressor (2) from the vehicle by guiding it forward and up between the engine and radiator cooling fans.

Procedure

Disconnect electrical connectors from the air conditioning (A/C) clutch coil and air conditioning compressor pressure relief valve.
Remove and discard old sealing washers and replace with NEW sealing washers. Refer to Air Conditioning System Seal Replacement .
When replacing the air conditioning compressor, balance compressor oil. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Balancing .