Removal And Installation: 2.9L: 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.
- Remove the engine cover. Refer to COVER, ENGINE, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system. Refer to PLUMBING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to BELT, SERPENTINE, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
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- Remove the suction jumper line to suction line nut (1) and disconnect the A/C lines. Remove and discard the seal washers.
- Install plugs in, or tape over the open refrigerant line fittings and compressor ports.
- Disconnect both of the A/C compressor wiring harness connectors (1).
- Remove the discharge line to compressor bolt (1a) and disconnect the discharge line (1b) 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 A/C compressor to engine bolts (1a, 1b).
- 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 .
- Remove the suction line jumper to compressor bolt (1a) and disconnect the suction jumper line (1b) from the compressor (1d). Remove and discard the seal washers (1c).
- Install plugs in, or tape over the open refrigerant line fittings and compressor ports.
