Removal Procedure
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- Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
- Remove the intake air resonator replacement.
- Install a ratchet into the air conditioning (A/C) belt tensioner adapter opening.
- Rotate the A/C belt tensioner clockwise in order to relieve the tension on the belt.
- Remove the A/C belt from the A/C compressor.
- Slowly release the tension on the A/C belt tensioner.
- Remove the discharge hose bolt from the A/C compressor.
- Remove the discharge hose from the A/C compressor.
- Remove the suction hose bolt from the A/C compressor.
- Remove the suction hose from the A/C compressor.
- Discard the sealing washers. Cap all of the openings.
- Disconnect the electrical connections.
- Remove the A/C compressor mounting bolts.
- Remove the A/C compressor (2) from the bracket (1).
- If replacing the A/C compressor. Refer to Compressor Oil Balancing .