QuestionHi Kevin. We have a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500, 4.7 liter, 4 wheel drive. Recently, the belt broke and we found out that its the air compressor. Is it easy enough to do ourselves or will we need to have it towed and fixed by an auto repair shop? I am trying to find instructions online but have not been lucky yet. Thank you!!!
AnswerREMOVAL
WARNING: REVIEW THE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS IN THE FRONT OF THIS SECTION BEFORE PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING OPERATION. (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - WARNING) (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - CAUTION)
The 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 or clutch coil, the engine, the cylinder head, or the generator.
Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system. (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFRIGERANT RECOVERY)
Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
Remove the serpentine drive belt(Refer to 7 - COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS - REMOVAL).
Unplug the compressor clutch coil wire harness connector.
Remove the suction and discharge refrigerant line manifold from the compressor. (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/SUCTION LINE - REMOVAL) (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/A/C DISCHARGE LINE - REMOVAL) Install plugs in, or tape over all of the opened refrigerant fittings.
Remove the bolts that secure the compressor to the mounting bracket(A/C COMPRESSOR - 3.7L ENGINE).
Remove the compressor from the mounting bracket
