a/c compressor

**ericlw** · 05-26-2012, 01:20 PM

I got 2000 gmc sierra 5.3 nbs

need to change the a/c compressor. what is the easiest way? take out the bolts and remove from the top of the engine?

Other then the coolant lines and air intake do i need to take anything else out like the radiator?

thanks

**dave89iroc** · 05-26-2012, 02:00 PM

I take them out through the wheel well

**ericlw** · 05-26-2012, 06:34 PM

how do you tell which compressor you have without taking it out first?

**85-bowtie** · 05-26-2012, 06:42 PM

I thought there was only 1 kind of compressor for these trucks? But I also take them out though the wheel well. Just remove the plastic liner and that's it, no need to remove the radiator or anything else.

**dave89iroc** · 05-26-2012, 07:08 PM

Originally Posted by 85-bowtie

I thought there was only 1 kind of compressor for these trucks? But I also take them out though the wheel well. Just remove the plastic liner and that's it, no need to remove the radiator or anything else.

2 different ones, IIRC, it is if the lines bolt on seperatly or together