Accessory Assembly Bracket

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Locking Pin T10060A

Removing 

-- Disconnect the electrical connector on the mass airflow (MAF) sensor -G70- -3-.

Fig 1: Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor G70 Electrical Harness Connector, Clips & Front Air Intake Connector On Lock Carrier

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-- Open clips -1 and 2- and remove air guide hose from MAF sensor.

-- Remove front air intake connector on lock carrier -4-.

-- Remove engine cover.

-- Pull the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister with connected lines upward -arrow- out of the retainer and lay it aside.

Fig 2: Identifying EVAP Canister

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-- Pivot the ribbed belt tensioner in direction of -arrow- to relieve tension on ribbed belt.

Fig 3: Identifying Method To Relieve Tension On Poly V-Belt

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-- Secure tensioning element using the T10060A.

Fig 4: Identifying Lock Tensioner With Locking Pin T10060 A

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-- Remove ribbed belt.

-- Remove ribbed belt tensioner -arrows-.

Fig 5: Ribbed Belt Tensioner Bolts

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-- Discharge the refrigerant circuit. Refer to Description and Operation .

-- Remove the generator. Refer to [For transmission(s) 02E] Removal and Installation

-- Remove center noise insulation fasteners -1 to 4-.

Fig 6: Center Noise Insulation Fasteners And Center Noise Insulation Panel

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-- Remove the right noise insulation -arrows-.

Fig 7: Remove Right Noise Insulation -Arrows-.

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-- Remove noise insulation frame -arrow-.

Fig 8: Remove Noise Insulation Frame

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-- Remove the A/C compressor. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Remove the accessory assembly bracket - bolts -1 through 6-.

Fig 9: Removing/Installing Accessory Assembly Bracket Bolts

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Installing 

Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal, noting the following.

• For the correct tightening specifications, refer to RIBBED BELT AND ASSEMBLY BRACKET OVERVIEW .

-- Tighten the bolts in the sequence -1 through 6-.

Fig 10: Removing/Installing Accessory Assembly Bracket Bolts

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-- Install the generator. Refer to [For transmission(s) 02E] Removal and Installation

-- Install A/C compressor. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Install the ribbed belt. Refer to RIBBED BELT .

-- Connect the battery. Refer to [For transmission(s) 02E] Removal and Installation .