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Compressor Assembly Removal and Installation: Removal

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  1. Run engine at idle speed with A/C ON for 10 minutes.
  2. Stop the engine.
  3. Disconnect negative (-) cable from battery.
  4. Recover refrigerant from the A/C system with recovery and recycling equipment referring to "RECOVERY " in OPERATION PROCEDURE FOR REFRIGERANT CHARGE: MANUAL A/C .
  5. Remove condenser cooling fan referring to CONDENSER COOLING FAN REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION: MANUAL A/C .
  6. Remove compressor drive belt referring to ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  7. Remove right side engine under cover.
  8. Disconnect magnet clutch lead wire coupler (1).
  9. Disconnect discharge hose (2) and suction hose (3) from compressor (4).
    NOTE: Cap open fittings immediately to keep moisture out of the system.
    Fig 1: Identifying Discharge Hose And Suction Hose From Compressor
    G06867678Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  10. Remove compressor mounting bolts (1), and then remove compressor (2).
    Fig 2: Identifying Compressor Mounting Bolts
    G06867679Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
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