Vfaq On Ac Removal?

[john]

Does anyone a site with a how to on removing ac? I couldn't find it on vfaq.com. Thanks, John

[Kracka]

Find AC parts and start unbolting. There are all the lines, the condensor, the compressor and compressor bracket, the evaporator, and the AC fuse box. That should be everything besides for wiring harnesses.

[Iceman]

Is all the coolant out? I thought that stuff was bad to breath.

[john]

Yeah, I thought the same about the freon. Didn't want to breath in that stuff. That is why I am looking for a vfaq on it for some tips. Car is not moveable now so I cannot go somewhere and have it drained.

[Enes]

there are what 3 major parts to it...

1. the one in the dash
2. compressor
3. behind the radiator..

4. you can also remove the belt tensioner which is extra 1/2 pound and it gets in the way..
5. all the lines
6. fuses
7. some wiring

so you are easily talking about 50 pounds savings..

-Enes

[Kracka]

Just loosen the lines and let the stuff vent to the atmosphere, it won't hurt anything. Freon and R134A don't do any damage to the enviroment (Freon actually contains components that help in the rebuilding of the Ozone layer).

[LightningGSX]

1992 might still have r-12 in it, which is very harmful to the ozone layer.But neither r-134a or r-12 are poisonous, R-12 is heavier than air and can suffocate you though.

[Kracka]

1994 was the first year of R134A in DSM's.

[Kracka]

Originally posted by LightningGSX@Nov 13 2003, 01:11 AM
r-12 in it, which is very harmful to the ozone layer.
This has actually been proven false since it was removed from cars in the US.

[niterydr]

on the awd's, don't remove the ac bracket unless you come up with a spacer for the carrier bearing mount. Not having that properly spaced can lead to drivetrain, and knock problems.
Otherwise, drain, and happy hacking :).