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Compressor Removal and Installation: Removal

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Discharge and recover the refrigerant. Refer to Discharging, Adding Oil, Evacuating, and Charging Procedures for A/C System .
  3. Remove the discharge hose mounting nut.
  4. Lift the discharge hose mounting block and the suction hose from the compressor.
    Fig 1: Identifying Refrigerant Discharge Hose Block-To-Compressor Retaining Nut
    G04717789Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  5. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
  6. Remove the engine under cover. Refer to ENGINE UNDER COVERS REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  7. Remove the accessory drive belt.
    Fig 2: Removing Accessory Drive Belt
    G04717821Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  8. Disconnect electrical connector at the compressor.
  9. Remove the compressor bolts and nuts.
  10. Remove the compressor.
  11. Drain the oil from the compressor into a container. Measure the amount of the oil that is drained. Then discard the used oil.
    Fig 3: Identifying Compressor Mounting Bolts And Nuts
    G04717822Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.