Global Parts 9612778 A/C Compressor and Component Kit

Compressor Kit for Rear A/C Service

Global Parts 9612778 is a compressor kit for select 1996-1997 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans with rear air conditioning. It is built for Sanden replacement applications and includes the core components needed to complete an A/C compressor replacement on the listed vehicles.

Use this kit when servicing a 1996 Chevrolet Express 1500 or 1997 GMC Savana 3500 with rear A/C and the matching compressor configuration. Part number 9612778 is application-specific for the listed vans.

Key Features

• Brand: Global Parts
• Brand line: Compressor Kit New
• Part number: 9612778
• Application-specific A/C compressor kit for listed Chevrolet and GMC vans
• Sanden replacement configuration with 6-groove belt drive
• For rear A/C systems on the vehicles shown in fitment
• Includes compressor, accumulator/drier, expansion device, and rapid seal kits unless otherwise noted by the manufacturer

Detailed Description

Global Parts 9612778 is an HVAC A/C compressor kit engineered for direct use on select Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana models from 1996-1997. The kit is organized around the compressor replacement job and is matched to the vehicle-specific system layout, including rear A/C coverage and the noted Sanden replacement design. For buyers searching for a 1996 Chevrolet Express 2500 A/C compressor kit or a 1997 GMC Savana 2500 compressor kit with rear air conditioning, this part number identifies the correct application listed here.

The Compressor Kit New line is positioned as a complete repair solution for the compressor service path, with components selected for the application rather than a universal setup. Part number 9612778 also appears in searches for 1996 Chevrolet Express 3500 and 1997 Chevrolet Express 1500 HVAC compressor replacement parts.

What It Helps Repair

• Loss of cabin cooling from compressor failure
• Low A/C performance in rear air conditioning systems
• Noisy or seized compressor operation
• System service after compressor replacement on listed vans
• Fitment issues when replacing a Sanden-style compressor on the specified vehicles

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the vehicle year, make, model, and A/C configuration before ordering. This kit is listed for 1996-1997 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans with rear A/C, and the notes vary by model year, including hose routing and compressor configuration details. Verify belt groove count and system layout against the existing unit before installation. Follow standard HVAC service procedures, evacuate and recharge the system correctly, and inspect related seals and lines during replacement.

Quality Assurance

Global Parts supplies application-specific compressor kits for the listed vehicles, with components selected to match the repair application. This part cross-references 6512124 for the same application.