Gen1 AC removal

[OutThere]

Has anyone ripped out all the AC components on a Gen1? Can it be done easily? When shopping for the car I just had to have it but 2 1/2 years later I have never used it. The car doesn't have a roof!

 

[AndyR]

I know you are "OutThere", but where are you actually? I may be interested in the AC system if operational and intact.

 

[OutThere]

I am in Iowa. It works fine, I just never use it and I would like the room and to lose the weight.

If I can figure out how to get it out it'll be for sale and you'll get the first offer.

 

[Vip-RT10]

All you need to remove is the lines, compressor, radiator, evaporator, and the heater box in the engine compartment. Vipermed installed my A/C kit, he may have more to add.

 

[Jeff Torrey]

Your going to need a new belt, and a new or used heater box.

 

[jp]

I've done it. The hard thing is to get the aluminum lines out without bending them...but it can be done. As said before, a new belt is needed.

 

[Vip-RT10]

You have to open the heater box and remove the filter inside. I know since when we installed the kit, the non A/C heater box and the new A/C heater box were identical. I even returned it since it was the same. I did forget about the new belt though.