SOHC ac compressor removal thread

[daisyrocky]

Hi, I see a lot on pre 96 ac compressor removal and install but not on a 97 Sohc and up. I tried to remove my ac compressor on my 97 and see it must be done under the truck. Any advices would be deeply appreciated before I start the project. Bones at 63 is not what it used to be, if it's a hassle I'll leave it to the pros at the shop.

 

[XLTrunner]

I removed one last winter at the junk yard and don't remember it being much of a problem. Upper two bolts and line fittings are easily accessible from above. The bottom two bolts can be accessed by removing the wheel & fender splash shield. Don't even think they can be reached from underneath the car. Good luck!

 

[daisyrocky]

Yes you are correct, did it earlier with no issues. Instead the accumulator gave me hell for 4 hours, had to sawall the top hose with the spring clamp lock because it did not budge no matter what and how you pull it. Brought 3 different sets of AC line disconnect kits and none of them helped. Brought new accumulator and orifice tube. All is fine for now.