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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBUICK1995LESABRE V6-3.8L VIN KREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISHEATING AND AIR CONDITIONINGCOMPRESSOR HVACSERVICE AND REPAIRCOMPRESSOR REPLACEMENT
1995 Buick LeSabre V6-3.8L VIN K
Compressor Replacement
1995 Buick LeSabre V6-3.8L VIN KSECTION Compressor Replacement
Compressor And Mounting:
REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
^ Recover refrigerant from A/C system, Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling. Service and Repair
1. Serpentine drive belt.
2. Front upper mounting bolt.
3. A/C compressor splash shield.
4. Electrical connections from compressor.
5. Bolt attaching A/C compressor and condenser hose to rear of A/C compressor.
6. Remaining compressor bolts and compressor.
INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Rear and lower front mounting bolts after positioning compressor (hand tight).
2. Lower vehicle.
3. Front upper mounting bolt and torque all bolts to specification.
^ Tighten Rear bolts to 26 Nm (20 lb. ft.).
^ Tighten Front bolts to 50 Nm (37 lb. ft.).
4. Raise vehicle.
5. A/C compressor and condenser hose to rear of compressor and attaching bolt.
^ Tighten Bolt to 23 Nm (17 lb. ft.).
6. Electrical connections to compressor.
7. A/C compressor splash shield.
8. Serpentine drive belt.
^ Evacuate, charge, and leak test A/C system.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.