A/C removal how to??
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A/C removal how to??
Hey guys I am looking for a "how to" on the A/C removal. I never really use my ac and right now it is discharged and I am about to install a FMIC. So I figure I might as well just take it out. I DID do a search and looked through the archive but I didn't see anything. Any help would be nice. Thanks...
--Noah
--Noah
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put your car on jacks
remove the throttle elbow
remove the skid plate from the front bumper
then unbolt the cylander looking thing next to the intercooler and start running (dont inhail that **** unless you want to have frozen lungs and chock to death)
then under your car remove the condenser
remove all the lines accordingly
then remove the two bolts holding the AC dryer on the bottom, 12mm short wrench you need
then remove the two bolts at the top
remove the rest of the lines and bing bam boom
remove the throttle elbow
remove the skid plate from the front bumper
then unbolt the cylander looking thing next to the intercooler and start running (dont inhail that **** unless you want to have frozen lungs and chock to death)
then under your car remove the condenser
remove all the lines accordingly
then remove the two bolts holding the AC dryer on the bottom, 12mm short wrench you need
then remove the two bolts at the top
remove the rest of the lines and bing bam boom
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you may want to remove the compressor too, just find a short belt to run the p/s pump
I have been wondering if it is possible to remove the evaporator also, anyone done this???
I have been wondering if it is possible to remove the evaporator also, anyone done this???
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Originally Posted by BOTTLEFED
you may want to remove the compressor too, just find a short belt to run the p/s pump
I have been wondering if it is possible to remove the evaporator also, anyone done this???
I have been wondering if it is possible to remove the evaporator also, anyone done this???
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I realize this may be a potentially stupid question, but what the hell, I'll throw it out anyways. When you remove the AC, can you still turn the fans on at any time with the AC button and fan dial?
My gut instinct would be yes, since that is an electrical component that is not removed. So am i right?
My gut instinct would be yes, since that is an electrical component that is not removed. So am i right?
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Originally Posted by Hashiriya
I realize this may be a potentially stupid question, but what the hell, I'll throw it out anyways. When you remove the AC, can you still turn the fans on at any time with the AC button and fan dial?
My gut instinct would be yes, since that is an electrical component that is not removed. So am i right?
My gut instinct would be yes, since that is an electrical component that is not removed. So am i right?
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Originally Posted by Davin
then unbolt the cylander looking thing next to the intercooler and start running (dont inhail that **** unless you want to have frozen lungs and chock to death)
Of course we all know releasing freon into the atmosphere is illegal. Especially if you still have an R12 system!
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Originally Posted by White94RX
He said his system was discharged already.
Of course we all know releasing freon into the atmosphere is illegal. Especially if you still have an R12 system!
Of course we all know releasing freon into the atmosphere is illegal. Especially if you still have an R12 system!
To answer another question of why to remove the a/c system, I am going to remove mine 1) b/c I don't ever use it and I don't want to refill it 2) it will save a little bit of wieght off of the front end 3) I am about to install a FMIC and to not have to manipulate my already fragile lines (necc. for FMIC install) I just want them pulled in stock for and available to put back in later if so desired.
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how do u discharcge the freon?.... if u do the running thing (LMFAO)... how long should u leave it alone before u come back and work on it?
someone should do a writeup for this.... perferable with pics :]
much appriated
someone should do a writeup for this.... perferable with pics :]
much appriated
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I believe that you would need to take it to a shop to have it properly discharged. They hook up a machine or canister to it that is lower pressure (vac) and pull it out. **I think** I have never needed to drain a system before.
If you are just going to use the patented "unbolt and run" technique, I would do it in a well ventilated area and give it about 30miin- 1 hour. Mine took about 30 min to empty with a small pin hole in the line. ( I am NOT endorsing releasing R12 or R34 freon into the atmosphere as it is highly hazardous and also a known carcinogen.)
If you are just going to use the patented "unbolt and run" technique, I would do it in a well ventilated area and give it about 30miin- 1 hour. Mine took about 30 min to empty with a small pin hole in the line. ( I am NOT endorsing releasing R12 or R34 freon into the atmosphere as it is highly hazardous and also a known carcinogen.)
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Originally Posted by turBRO [ArTiN]
how do u discharcge the freon?.... if u do the running thing (LMFAO)... how long should u leave it alone before u come back and work on it?
someone should do a writeup for this.... perferable with pics :]
much appriated
someone should do a writeup for this.... perferable with pics :]
much appriated
Step 1:
Step 2:
Step3: (please allow at least 30min for this step)
Step 4: ALL DRAINED
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Originally Posted by turBRO [ArTiN]
how do u discharcge the freon?.... if u do the running thing (LMFAO)... how long should u leave it alone before u come back and work on it?
someone should do a writeup for this.... perferable with pics :]
much appriated
someone should do a writeup for this.... perferable with pics :]
much appriated