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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC2013RV CUTAWAY 4.8L ENG VIN AREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISHEATING, VENTILATION & A/C (HVAC)HVAC CONTROL SYSTEMSHEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONINGREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSAIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR REPLACEMENT (4.3L)REMOVAL PROCEDURE
2013 GMC RV Cutaway 4.8L Eng VIN A
Removal Procedure
2013 GMC RV Cutaway 4.8L Eng VIN ASECTION Removal Procedure
- Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
- Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
- Disconnect the clutch coil electrical connector (1) from the compressor.
- Disconnect the A/C high pressure switch electrical connector (2) from the compressor.
- Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
- Remove the compressor hose assembly.
- Remove the mounting bolts (2) from the compressor.
- Remove the compressor from the vehicle.
- If replacing the compressor, balance the refrigerant oil. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Balancing .
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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.