2001 Chevy Tahoe Compressor replacement

2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE
150,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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ROBINMC52
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any special tools needed to make this job easier? Other than compressor, what other parts need to be replaced? and- Are the instructional manuals offered on this site intended to be detail enough to help an ametuer?
Jun 17, 2009 at 5:46 PM
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RACEFAN966
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Ok what I would do is have the old freon recovered by a shop then go ahead and take it home to replace the compressor if you do that replace the accumulator too. Then you should take it to a shop and have it e-vaced and then put in the freon.
Jun 18, 2009 at 9:58 AM
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SWANMADE
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I just got mine checked out last Friday and was told I needed a new compressor. The technician said that the dryer vent had to be replaced too. This piece cost like $30 - $40 off Amazon
Jul 6, 2009 at 1:31 PM
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