Replace compressor step by step

Tiny
DARYLL BRUNO
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  • 2007 SATURN ION
  • 2.2L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 80,000 MILES
I have determined that I probably have a bad coil on my compressor. I want to just replace the compressor I have not checked for metal filings yet I may also by the compressor kit with the condenser and the expander. Two questions can I just replace the compressor if I cover up the air holes when I take off the compressor without replacing anything else?

Can you send me the step-by-step procedures for taking off the compressor and replacing it with pictures and also send me the step by step procedure if I have to replace the condenser also. I will tell you one thing I pulled away all the wheel well plastic guards and I can assure you you cannot access the compressor through the wheel well.

I am getting a compressor for only $150.00 am I gambling if I just replace the compressor without doing the condenser? I am willing to gamble. It is only $50.00 more to get the condenser with the expansion valve. Tell me the pros and cons of doing it both ways remember I want to do this as cheap as possible.

I do not think my compressor is damaged. The clutch just will not engage and we are reading 0 ohms at the coil. I do not know what shorted out the compressor maybe age or maybe a faulty condenser fan. Some people have said they are AC relay needs to also be replaced to not short out the new compressor but I do not have any access to a new relay.

What do you think about all this well sending me the instructions to replace the compressor and condenser if necessary? Thanks
Saturday, July 8th, 2017 AT 7:24 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

Yep we got you covered Here are instructions on how to replace the compressor and some diagrams of what it will be like on your car.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-air-conditioner-compressor

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/re-charge-an-air-conditioner-system

Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Cheers, Ken
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Monday, July 10th, 2017 AT 11:07 AM
Tiny
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Thank you so much.
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Monday, July 10th, 2017 AT 5:14 PM
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Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Cheers, Ken
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Monday, July 10th, 2017 AT 7:44 PM

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