Removal Procedure
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- Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
- Install a ratchet into the belt tensioner adapter opening.
- Rotate the belt tensioner counterclockwise in order to relieve the tension on the belt.
- Remove the belt from the A/C compressor.
- Slowly release the tension on the belt tensioner.
- Remove the discharge hose bolt (2) from the A/C compressor (3).
- Remove the discharge hose (1) from the A/C compressor (3).
- Remove the suction hose bolt (2) from the A/C compressor (3).
- Remove the suction hose (1) from the A/C compressor (3).
- Discard the sealing washers. Cap all of the openings.
- Disconnect the electrical connections.
- Remove the A/C compressor mounting bolts.
- If replacing the A/C compressor. Refer to Compressor Oil Balancing .