AC compressor que

[khem]

How do you remove the air conditioning compressor on my BLS

thanks

[cadiguy]

Remove the right tire. Remove the belt. Remove the front compressor bolts. Remove the rear compressor bracket from the engine block, but leave it attached to the compressor. Remove the oil filter. Remove the electrical connector and pull the compressor forward an inch or two to give room (maybe get a helper to hold it forward, careful not to damage the hoses). Get that manifold nut off with a 3/8" drive socket, or maybe just an open end wrench. It definitely required shallow turns, until it was loose enough to turn by hand. Then pull the compressor out the wheel well.