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Old Aug 24, 2011 | 03:45 PM
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can any one tell me how to change the a/c compressor on a c5
what do i have to take off
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Pretty big job, heres a great how to for ya, good luck!

http://www.digitalcorvettes.com/foru...d.php?t=153172

May also want to check this too:

http://www.digitalcorvettes.com/foru...d.php?t=153554
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I was going to do mine, until I saw how tough it is. Dealer will be doing it when I am ready...worth every penny as far as I am concerned.
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Believe me - its a BIG PIA.
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Consider changing your water pump at the same time. Water pump has to come off to change the compressor, so it is free labor for the water pump.
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