A/C Compressor Ribbed Belt, Removing And Installing, 2.9L Engine With Radiator Installed: Notes

Complete procedure, if the radiator is NOT removed due to preliminary work.

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Driveshaft Handle: 3145 

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• Hose Clip Pliers:VAS6362 
  Fig 1: Hose Clip Pliers

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• Locking Pin:T10060A 
  Fig 2: Identifying Locking Pin

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• Brake Piston Retraction Tool:T40142 
  Fig 3: Brake Piston Retraction Tool T140142

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• Straight needle nose pliers, long version, commercially available
• M8 x 30 Bolt
• M8 Nut
• M10x40 bolt
• M10 nut (quantity: 2)

Driveshaft Handle:3145  Preparing

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-- Secure the Brake Piston Retraction Tool:T40142  as shown with an M8x30 bolt -item 1- and M10x40 bolt -item 2- on the Driveshaft Handle:3145  .

-- Tighten the nuts -arrows-.