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3.6L Engine

WARNING:

Review the warnings and cautions for this system before performing the procedure. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death.

CAUTION:

The A/C receiver/drier must be replaced if an internal failure of the A/C compressor has occurred. Failure to replace the A/C receiver/drier can cause serious damage to the replacement A/C compressor.

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NOTE:

The A/C compressor may be removed and repositioned without disconnecting the refrigerant lines or discharging the refrigerant system. Discharging is not necessary if servicing the A/C clutch, clutch coil or engine.

NOTE:

Typical A/C compressor and refrigerant lines show.

  1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), disconnect the IBS connector first before disconnecting the negative battery cable.
  2. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system. Refer to PLUMBING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  3. Remove the air cleaner housing. Refer to BODY, AIR CLEANER, REMOVAL .
  4. Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to BELT, SERPENTINE, REMOVAL .
  5. Disconnect the engine wire harness from the A/C clutch connector (1).
  6. Remove the nuts (2) that secure the A/C suction line (3) and A/C discharge line (4) to the A/C compressor (5).
  7. Disconnect the suction and discharge lines from the A/C compressor and remove and discard the dual plane seals.
  8. Install plugs in, or tape over all of the opened refrigerant line fittings and the compressor ports.
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  9. Remove the front belly pan. Refer to BELLY PAN, REMOVAL .
  10. Remove the two nuts (5 and 6) and two studs (3 and 7).
    CAUTION:

    Use care not to deform or damage the heater tube and bracket when servicing the A/C compressor.

  11. Carefully position the heater tube and bracket (4) out of the way.
  12. Support the A/C compressor and remove the two bolts (1).
  13. Remove the A/C compressor from the engine compartment.
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