XChris1632X Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 Someone has been hounding me to put a new A/C compressor on their 99 sable. I haven't seen the car yet but I have heard the dual overhead cam motors are a lot harder to do than the base model motors. I am looking for a diagram or picture of the compressor location, or some advice from someone who has had some experience with one of these. I would just like some heads up or info before I try to tackle the job and get on the other side of town just to be pissed off about it. I figure the Taurus's are the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboRust Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 10 mm gear wrench and its not too bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 its on the bottom in the front right up against the subframe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XChris1632X Posted August 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 No special tools other than a gear wrench? I am doing it at someone elses house and they have very little tools. Someone told me you had to take out the inner fender. Thanks for your help guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 last dohc new body i did was closer to the top of the motor, under the valve cover area....ill see if i can grab a pic off alldata Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 Discharge A/C system. Remove battery. Drain cooling system. Disconnect lower radiator hose from radiator. Disconnect lower radiator hose from thermostat housing and position aside. Remove two lower bolts retaining A/C compressor to A/C compressor brackets. Remove upper radiator support. Remove screws retaining LH and RH fan assemblies. Disconnect electrical connectors from fan motors. Disconnect wiring harness from fan motor harness. Remove LH and RH assemblies. Remove four bolts retaining fan shroud brackets to sub-frame. Position fan shroud assembly forward. Disconnect electrical connector from A/C pressure cut-off switch. Disconnect electrical connector from A/C compressor clutch and position harness out of the way. Remove drive belt from A/C compressor. Remove bolt retaining A/C manifold and tube. Remove two upper bolts retaining A/C compressor to A/C compressor bracket and remove A/C compressor. Cap A/C manifold and tube to prevent moisture and dirt from entering system. you dont pay me enought to post the pics..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XChris1632X Posted August 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 Thanks for all the info. At least I have and idea of what I am getting into. I originally looked on Mitchel1 and couldn't find anything on it. I wish I had access to aldata. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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