Left Coolant Pipes, Removing And Installing: Removing

Fig 1: Identifying A/C Compressor & Bolts

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-- Drain the coolant (refer to COOLANT, DRAINING AND FILLING ) or, in countries with hot climates, remove the After-Run Coolant Pump -V51-, refer to After-Run Coolant Pump -V51-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor, refer to A/C COMPRESSOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and the A/C compressor bracket.

Fig 2: Air Conditioning Compressor Bracket Bolts

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

Fig 3: Bolts And Coolant Pipe From Engine

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-- Remove the coolant pipes from the coolant hoses by loosening the hose clamps -1 and 2-.