You need a certified shop to do this. You cannot legally perform this operation on your own.
no, unless u have to remove the compressor unit. The clutch can be replaced with out removing the compressor if you have room to do it.
To replace the AC compressor in a 1999 Grand Prix you must first remove the AC belt. Then disconnect the negative battery cable before removing the compressor bolts and connectors and removing compressor.
The AC clutch cannot be replaced without physically removing the compressor on a 1997 Mercury Sable. The compressor and magnetic plate must be removed before you can access the clutch.
The ac compressorThe ac compressor
They can get noisy and leak oil. You want to replace a noisy ac compressor before it fills the system with metal trash.
The ac compressor may be on its way out and binding. Disconnect it before it fills the ac system with trash.
The diameter of the discharge line leaving the ac compressor would be smaller than the suction line, because the compressed gas in the discharge line is more dense.
Was unit evacuated before recharge after compressor replacement?
What kind of vehicle is the XE?
.You can remove the air conditioner compressor, from your Oldsmobile automobile, by removing the compressor belt. Remove the air conditioning Freon. Remove the Freon lines. Remove the retaining bolts
Are you talking about the AC compressor? If so, go to Smokinvette.com and about 3/4 of the way down in the C5 technical section you will see a thread that has full details on how to do this!
It located on the passenger side of the engine just behind the AC compressor. The service manual says you have to discharge and remove the AC compressor, however, i was able to loosen it and it gave me enough room to replace it.