A/C Compressor Assembly Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Suzuki Kizashi. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Recover refrigerant from A/C system referring to "RECOVERY " in Operation Procedure for Refrigerant Charge .
Disconnect negative (-) cable at battery.
Remove right side engine undercover.
Remove accessory drive belt, see ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Disconnect magnet clutch connector (1).
Disconnect suction hose (3) and discharge hose (4) from A/C compressor (2).
CAUTION: Using caps, seal open fittings immediately to keep moisture and foreign matter out of the system.
Remove A/C compressor mounting bolts (5), and then remove A/C compressor.

Fig 1: Identifying Magnet Clutch Connector, Suction Hose, Discharge Hose, A/C Compressor And A/C Compressor Mounting Bolts
Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.