Disconnecting freon lines

[civicinin]

I am removing my a/c compressor. My question is, when I take out the a/c compressor, should I disconnect the freon lines? Should I disconnect them right at the a/c compressor, or should I disconnect them right under the hood (see the part circled in black below)? Also, will the lines seal automatically when I disconnect them?

Thanks.

 

[AlaskaB16]

Are you removing for good, or replacing? If for good, get the lines out of the bay all together and empty them.

 

[civicinin]

I might put in a new a/c compressor at some point, but right now I'm just taking out the old one. So I might have a use for the lines in the future.

 

[civicinin]

A follow-up question. I took the a/c compressor out, and now my car won't start without a jump. I know the new shorter belt goes to the alternator alone now. Could it be too tight or loose? Any thoughts?

 

[Fusion158]

If I'm not mistaken, is that not the power steering pump you have circled in red?

 

[civicinin]

Yeah, it is. I got the picture from another forum; whoever took it drew the red circle.

 

[Fusion158]

Ahh, that explains it. Just wanted to make sure you didn't go disconnecting them to have oil spill everywhere

 

[civicinin]

Thanks.