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Ernie (Ernie)
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Username: Ernie

Post Number: 881
Registered: 11-2001
Posted on Thursday, October 30, 2003 - 4:03 am:   

Jim

It isn't hard to take it out at all. There are three bolts that hold it in place, two a/c lines that get disconnected, and one connection that gets unplugged. But before you take the compressor out make sure you have all the freon evacuated from the system. Any air conditioning shop can do it for you. I think it costs about $65 it have it evacuated? After it is empty, it should take you about 45 minutes to take it out.

Here is what you do:

1) Take off the rear right wheel, and remove the wheel well lining. This gives you easier access to the a/c lines that need to be disconnected.

2) Disconnect the a/c lines using an open end wrench, and unplug the the wire connection on the top of the compressor.

3) Lift the car in the air. If you are using a floor jack get it as high as you can. Use jack stands to support the car in the air, and wheel stops under the front tires.

4) Remove the tension retaining bolt at the front of the compressor. Then loosen the tension bolt, located just behind the tension bracket, as much as you need in order to remove the a/c drive belt.

5) Loosen and remove the nuts on the two bolts, located near the engine block, that hold the compressor in place. Support the compressor with your hand, then slide the bolts out.

6) Remove the compressor. It may take a bit of manuvering of the compressor to get the two lines two come out, but it will come out.

7) Replace the nuts and bolts were they go once the compressor is out. This way you don't loose them, and you know were they go when you are ready to put the compressor back in.

That's it, not hard at all. Have fun.
Jim Hilton (Colo348)
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Username: Colo348

Post Number: 72
Registered: 5-2003
Posted on Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 8:23 pm:   

Hi Group,
Is it very hard to take out a blowen AC compress in my 348 and put in a new AC compressor? I can get a rebuilt or a used one with only 1600 miles on it. Any tricks you'd like to share?
Thanks in advance.
Jim Hilton

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