04 taurus a/c compressor

[sdale11]

the a/c compressor not working really i think its just the cluch but i will just replace the compressor what do i need to do to get the thing out of there i cant tell how its going to come out and what do i need to do with the r-134a thats in it is there anything i can get at auto zone to suck the r-134a out so i can take it apart im lost need some info thanks steven

[shorod]

Have you read the forum guidelines regarding using punctuation so that posts are readable? It's quicker for me to type this than to read your post 3 or more times to figure out where one thought ends and the next begins.

-Rod

[jd-autotech]

i would recommend unplugging the cyling switch and taking a jumper wire to the harness connecting the 2 wires with car running and a/c on the compressor should engauge if not check wiring to compressor if ok compressor is shot. the switch has 2 wires going to it its on the low side near the accumulater

[tripletdaddy]

Properly recovering the 134a is not a diy thing, so find a shop willing to do it and later do an evacuation and charge with oil. Pulling the compressor is not always a picnic as you may need to pull the power steering pump too. If you want to have the warranty on the new comp, you will also have to replace the drier/accumulator and evaporator orifice. Special release tools are needed for the ac connections. It's not a short repair or easy if this is all new to you. You may find elsewhere a write up of the repair procedure. I'm not sure the books at the parts store will cover the whole procedure or not because of the EPA and complexity issues. You may be best served to find a reputable local shop than do this yourself.