Releasing air conditioning compressor

• Loosen screws (1).
• Release the air conditioning compressor (2) from the bearing bracket.
• Tie the air conditioning compressor (2) up.
  NOTE: Do not let the air conditioning compressor hang on the refrigerant lines.

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• Unlock plug connection (2) and disconnect.
• Loosen screws (1).
• Use suitable auxiliary materials to secure the air conditioning compressor (3) against falling.

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