Compressor Sealing Washers: 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 air baffle bolts. See Figure . Remove the air baffle. Remove the suction hose to compressor nut. Disconnect the suction hose from the compressor. See Figure .
- Cap or tape off the compressor suction port. Remove the discharge hose to compressor nut. Disconnect the discharge hose from the compressor. Cap or tape off the compressor discharge port.
- Remove and discard the sealing washers. Cap or tape off the discharge hose. Cap or tape off the suction hose.
NOTE:
Cap or tape the open A/C hoses immediately to prevent system contamination.