I need a DIY on replacing the AC Compressor

[CDsDontBurn]

Does anybody have a DIY on this? I've tried searching for one but no luck. I have come to find out though that I will need to evacuate the system before starting this job and taking it back to a shop to get it recharged. This is no big deal for me. The big deal is saving me the $850 I've been quoted on for replacing the bad compressor, low-side shrader valve / tube, evacuate & recharge, and labor costs.

I've already ordered the parts and will have them by Wednesday, so I'm going through with this.

I just can't seem to find a DIY on how to replace the compressor. I'd rather do this myself than have my dad help me out like he did with the timing belt and water pump

 

[BlkCurrantKord]

Ever changed an alternator?

Same idea once you evacuate the system of the freon. It's just disconnecting lines, loosening the tensioner, unbolting it from its bracket and voila - done. Reverse the process to install.

 

[CDsDontBurn]

Not on this car. I've done the alternator in my 1997 T-Bird.

I guess my question on how to get the AC compressor is on how to get to it. Do I get to it from the wheel or under the car? How do I get to the tensioner pulley to remove the serpentine belt?

 

[tegpower18]

Im going to assume your referring to a 3.0 Its accessed underneath the car. Do yourself a solid and buy a haynes manual from autozone it will help you a ton.

 

[CDsDontBurn]

Yea, I'll have to be doing that before I start working on the car this weekend.

And yes, as my signature explains, I've got the 3L v6 .

 

[x5carl3tMurd3rx]

you won't be able to recharge it when your done just so you know.

 

[dorkiedoode]

you won't be able to recharge it when your done just so you know.

explain..

 

[CDsDontBurn]

you won't be able to recharge it when your done just so you know.

which is why i said in my OP that i'll be taking it to the shop after I'm done with the job