1. Disconnect battery
Disconnect the battery by removing the negative terminal. This will help to prevent any electrical accidents while working on the AC compressor.
2. Reclaim the refrigerant
If your vehicle still has refrigerant in the system, you must reclaim it before removing the compressor. This can be done using a refrigerant recovery machine.
3. Disconnect AC hoses
Disconnect the AC hoses from the compressor. Be careful not to spill any refrigerant.
4. Remove compressor mounting bolts
Remove the compressor mounting bolts from the engine block. There may be two or three bolts.
5. Remove compressor
Once the compressor mounting bolts have been removed, remove the compressor from the vehicle. Be careful not to drop the compressor.
6. Install new compressor
Install the new compressor in the vehicle. Be careful not to damage the new compressor.
7. Connect AC hoses
Connect the AC hoses to the new compressor. Make sure to tighten the hose connections properly.
8. Evacuate and recharge the AC system
Evacuate and recharge the AC system using a refrigerant recovery machine. This will remove any air from the system and ensure that the AC compressor is working properly.
9. Test the AC system
Once the AC system has been evacuated and recharged, test it to make sure that it is working properly. You can do this by turning on the AC and checking to see if the air is blowing cold.
