Compressor Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Suzuki Verona. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Discharge and recover the refrigerant. Refer to Discharging, Adding Oil, Evacuating, and Charging Procedures for A/C System .
- Remove the discharge hose mounting nut.
- Lift the discharge hose mounting block and the suction hose from the compressor.
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
- Disconnect the electrical connector at the compressor.
- Remove the drive belt. Refer to SERPENTINE ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT REMOVAL .
- Remove the front and the rear compressor bolts and nuts.
- Remove the compressor.
- Drain the oil from the compressor into a container. Measure the amount of the oil that is drained. Then discard the used oil.