I have a 95 3.4 and it's on the passenger side of the engine, first you have to remove the belt, best to also remove the radiator fan, disconnect the negative side battery cable, remove the connection to the a/c hose, remove the wire plug attached to the condenser, then remove the 3 bolts on the flywheel side of the compressor. you should also replace the accumulator, all the o-rings and add 4 oz. of pag 150 a/c oil, 4 oz. in the accumulator and 4oz in the compressor, turn the compressor 10 times. Change the orifice which is right after the high side service plug. reconnect everything while changing the o-rings and adding oil to them. Vacuum pump the system for about 45 minutes, reconnect the battery terminal. then add freon at the service plug while the ac is set high and car is running. 37 lbs for my car. Hope this helps you and check your service manual for your particular cutless supreme
Passenger side under the hood
On a 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, the low side service port for the AC is behind the engine. It is the larger of the two hoses coming off the compressor.
If I change the AC compressor in a car, do I have to change the orifice?
belts bad ac compressor timing chain.listen to see where the sound is comming from.that could help alot.
The low side service port to recharge the AC on a 1997 Olds Cutlass Supreme is at the rear of the engine. It is close to the firewall.
I was just looking at one of these tonight. Advance Auto has them for 37.00. I am going to have to get one to replace my compressor just hope it isn't a two to three day job doing it. BigJohnJ
my ac compressor is bad and i want to change it myself how can i do this
No you don't have to change the A/C Compressor.
under right side of dash
The ac compressor clutch is mounted on the front of the compressor and is a replaceable part. However depending on the complexity of the clutch change out it may be overall better to change the compressor and clutch together.
my ac dont work
Remove freon via EPA mandated instructions Remove drive belt from engine pully Remove AC hoses from rear connections of compressor Remove compressor mounting bolts