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AC Compressor Replacement Instructions

The nightmare of every driver and passenger is being caught inside a vehicle on a hot summer day when the air-conditioning compressor breaks. Many modern vans and SUVs are not designed to have their...

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How to Replace the AC Compressor in a 1993 Dodge Grand Caravan

Replacing an air conditioning compressor on a 1993 Dodge Grand Caravan requires the use of a reclaimer--a machine that captures the Freon, filters out the contaminants and recharges the system. It is...

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How to Replace an Explorer AC Compressor

When replacing an air conditioning compressor on a Ford Explorer, you must use a reclaimer. It is illegal and harmful to the environment to release fluorocarbons into the atmosphere. If you don't have...

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How to Replace a AC Compressor on a Ford Ranger

The Ford Ranger is manufactured with an optional air conditioning system, which uses a compressor to pump freon through the condenser and evaporator. This compressor can wear out and require...

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How to Replace the AC Unit in an RV

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How to Replace the AC Compressor on a Subaru Forester

Subaru Foresters use an air conditioning compressor to push freon coolant through a series of lines to an evaporator and condenser. This system dries and cools the interior of the SUV. The compressor...

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How to Replace an AC Compressor in a Dodge Caravan

A bad compressor in your Dodge Caravan's air conditioner will make it harder to get cool air, since the air won't be compact enough to be thoroughly cooled in the condenser. Replacing the compressor is...

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How to Replace the AC Compressor in the Car

Most cars use a belt driven compressor to circulate freon through an air conditioning system. This freon coolant is used to lower the temperature of a condenser, which has a fan that blows the air into...

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How to Replace an AC Compressor on a Suburban

The Chevrolet or GMC Suburban was manufactured with optional air conditioning, which includes a compressor pump that is driven by the engine with a belt. Older models had single-belt systems, while...

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How to Replace an AC Compressor on a 2002 Cadillac Deville

The 2002 Cadillac DeVille was manufactured with an air climate control system, which uses a conventional air conditioning compressor and 134a coolant. The compressor can wear out or leak, and can...

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How to Replace the AC Compressor on a Truck

Many pickup trucks and heavy-duty SUVs come equipped with optional air conditioning. The system includes a belt-driven compressor, which circulates Freon through an evaporator and condenser. Most...

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How to Replace a Chrysler 300M AC Accumulator

The Chrysler 300M has a receiver/dryer in place of an accumulator in its air conditioning system. The receiver/dryer is located between the condenser and the evaporator, whereas an accumulator is used...

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How to Replace a Mazda Tribute AC Compressor

The Mazda Tribute comes equipped with an R134a air conditioning system. Replacement of the air conditioning compressor in this vehicle is made difficult by the location of the compressor; unlike most...

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How to Remove & Replace an AC Compressor on a 1996 Chevy Lumina

The air conditioning compressor in the 1996 Lumina circulates the refrigerant R-134a though the system. Pressure is developed in the system when the refrigerant being moved by the compressor reaches...

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How to Replace an AC Compressor

Without a working compressor, an air conditioning system just circulates air and runs up the electric bill. When an AC compressor has an electrical short, the only way to get the air conditioning...

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How to Replace the AC Belt on a 2001 Montero Sport

The serpentine belt installed on a 2001 Mitsubishi Montero goes around all of the accessories, including the air conditioning compressor. This belt is critical to the proper operation of the engine,...

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How to Replace an Express Van AC Compressor

The air conditioning compressor is one of the main components of any AC system, including that on a Chevy Express van. If you need to replace the van's compressor to repair the air conditioning system,...

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How to Replace an AC Compressor in the Car

To replace an AC compressor in the car, the first step is to loosen the V-belt that drives the air conditioning pump. Discover how to replace an AC compressor in your car with tips from a veteran...

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How to Replace the AC Compressor in a Pontiac Firebird

The air conditioning compressor is one of the main components in your Pontiac Firebird's AC system. One of the key signs of a compressor that needs to be replaced is a loud buzzing sound. Because of...

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How to Match a New Compressor to a Motor

Air compressors have a number of different uses. They can be used to inflate tires and balloons as well as run air power tools. Air compressors also provide the means to lift cars and trucks when...

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