Heating / Air Conditioning

Removal

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REMOVAL PROCEDURE

1. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM


2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

NOTICE:

When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (See page ).


3. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL RH

4. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

5. SEPARATE FRONT FENDER LINER RH

6. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH


7. REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT


8. REMOVE RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

HINT:

Refer to the procedure for Remove Radiator Assembly (See page ).


9. DISCONNECT COOLER REFRIGERANT DISCHARGE HOSE

(a) Disengage each clamp.

(b) Disconnect each connector.

(c) Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip and slide the clip to remove the No. 2 radiator hose.

(d) Remove the bolt and disconnect the cooler refrigerant discharge hose from the compressor assembly with pulley.

(e) Remove the O-ring from the discharge hose.

NOTICE:

Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent entry of moisture and foreign matter.

10. DISCONNECT SUCTION HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the bolt and disconnect the suction hose sub-assembly from the compressor assembly with pulley.

(b) Remove the O-ring from the suction hose sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent entry of moisture and foreign matter.

11. REMOVE COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY WITH PULLEY

(a) Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and compressor assembly with pulley.

(b) Using an E8 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the 2 stud bolts.

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