How do you get ac compressor out without taking engine out 2006 buick rainier

COMPRESSOR REPLACEMENT



REMOVAL PROCEDURE

1. Recover the refrigerant Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Remove the washer solvent container.
3. Remove the air cleaner resonator outlet duct.
4. Remove the cooling fan and shroud.
5. Remove the accessory drive belt from the A/C compressor.

1. Remove the compressor hose assembly nut from the compressor.
2. Remove the compressor hose assembly from the compressor.

1. Remove the upper A/C compressor mounting bracket bolts.
2. Remove the lower coolant hose.
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
4. Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
5. Remove the lower A/C compressor mounting bracket bolts (3).
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Reposition the compressor and mounting bracket to access the remaining compressor to bracket bolts.
8. Remove the upper A/C compressor mounting bolts (4).
9. Remove the A/C compressor.
10. Remove the A/C compressor bracket.