Just how much trouble is it to replace the AC compressor on a 1995 Buick LaSabre with the 3.8 v6 engine? I am generally considered mechanically inclined as I do most all my work on my cars and I also have a certification for ac repair. Is there a site that gives step by step for replacing the compressor? Any help will be appreciated.

i dont know of a step by step, but i dont think that it should be that hard. do you have a recovery system?

I really don't think I need one since there is no freon in the system but I do have a vacuum.

in my experiences, the AC compressor is usually the last item to go on, thus making it the easiest...but that certainly doesnt apply to all vehicles.

Well it may be easy for some folks but I have been under the car and I don't see anyway to get the unit out from the cross members and other things.

It is not an easy job I would rate it 8 on a 1-10 scale

not as bad as a 90. Just replaced my 90 compressor.


Hardest problem is lining up the top bolt.


Series II was re-designed and has easier access.

wow..its under the car? well then, i apologize, that woudl make it quite a bit more difficult...

under pass front near rad.