Compressor

Replacement

1. If the compressor is marginally operable, run the engine at idle speed and turn the air conditioner fan for a few minutes, then shut the engine off and disconnect the battery negative terminal.

2. Discharge the refrigerant from the system (page 22-17).
3. Remove the power steering pump (Section 17).
4. Remove the bolts (2) and disconnect the suction line and discharge line from the compressor.
CAUTION: Cap the open fittings immediately to keen moisture out of the system.

5. Loosen the compressor belt tension adjusting bolt and remove the belt from the pulleys. Remove the left engine mount bracket bolts (2) and pass the belt through the gap between the body and left engine mount bracket.

6. Disconnect the compressor clutch 1 P connector. Remove the compressor mounting bolts (4) and compressor.