QuestionQUESTION: The local dealership told me my AC Clutch assembly is deteriorating and quoted me $1000 to replace it. That's more then I have to spend so I found the part at autozone for around $300. Now I'm not new to working on cars but I've never worked on my Pacifica. 2005 Chrysler Pacifica AWD 3.5l. I need to know the steps to take to do this job myself. I'm taking the car to have the freon evacuated. But from there I don't know how to access and remove the compressor/clutch assembly, how to properly oil the new compressor, and then recharge the system with the freon I bought at the parts store. They rented me a hub remover which they said I'd need, but not getting ahead of myself I could use your help. Thanks.
ANSWER: I have no instructions on hub removal only compressor removal
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QUESTION: That's what I need. Instructions on how to remove the compressor. Sorry for the confusion. And thanks again.
Answer3.5L ENGINE
WARNING: Refer to the applicable warnings and cautions for this system before performing the following operation (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - WARNINGS) and (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - CAUTIONS). Failure to follow the warnings and cautions could result in possible personal injury or death.
NOTE: The A/C compressor may be removed and repositioned without disconnecting the refrigerant lines or discharging the refrigerant system. Discharging is not necessary if servicing the compressor clutch, clutch field coil or engine.
NOTE: If an internal failure of the A/C compressor has occurred, the receiver/drier must be replaced.
Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFRIGERANT SYSTEM RECOVERY).
Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
Remove the radiator fan (Refer to 7 - COOLING/ENGINE/RADIATOR FAN - REMOVAL).
Remove the nuts that secures the suction and discharge lines to the A/C compressor.
Disconnect the suction and discharge lines from the A/C compressor and remove and discard the O-ring seals and gaskets.
Install plugs in, or tape over the opened refrigerant line fittings and compressor ports.
Remove the accessory drive belt (Refer to 7 - COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS - REMOVAL).
Disconnect the engine wire harness from the field coil connector located on the top of the A/C compressor (A/C Compressor - 3.5L Engine).
Remove the engine wire harness from the wiring bracket located near the front of the A/C compressor.
Support the A/C compressor and remove the four bolts that secure the compressor to the mounting bracket.
Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove the underside compressor splash shield push-pins and the splash shield.
Remove the A/C compressor from the engine compartment.
If required, remove the four bolts that secure the compressor mounting bracket to the engine and remove the bracket.
