Removal And Installation: 2.0L: Removal
WARNING:
Review the warnings and cautions for this system before performing the procedure. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious or fatal injury.
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), disconnect the IBS connector first before disconnecting the negative battery cable.
- Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system. Refer to PLUMBING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Remove the engine belly pan. Refer to BELLY PAN, ENGINE, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Remove the accessory drive belt and guard. Refer to BELT, SERPENTINE, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Remove the A/C suction line jumper. Refer to LINE, A/C SUCTION, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION LINE, A/C SUCTION JUMPER, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Disconnect both of the A/C compressor wiring harness connectors (1a, 1b).
- Remove the two accessory belt side protection guard nuts (1) and remove the guard.
- Remove the discharge line to compressor bolt (1) and disconnect the discharge line from the compressor. Remove and discard the seal washers.
- Install plugs in, or tape over the open refrigerant line fittings and compressor ports.
- Remove the two A/C compressor to engine nuts (1a, 1b) and one bolt (at the rear of the compressor).
- Remove the A/C compressor (1) from the engine compartment.NOTE:
If replacing the compressor, it will be necessary to adjust the oil level prior to installation
Refer to OIL, REFRIGERANT, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
