Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Belt: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford Focus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
- Remove the 8 retainers and the underbody insulator.
- Remove the right front wheel. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .
- Remove the 2 retainers and position aside the splash shield.
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NOTE: Typical application shown.
- By turning the crankshaft pulley bolt clockwise, feed the stretchy belt tool on to the crankshaft pulley approximately 90 degrees. Install Special Service Tool: 303-1419 Remover, 3.5L / 3.7L Stretchy Belt.
- Fold the stretchy belt tool under the inside of the A/C compressor belt as shown.
- In one quick motion, firmly pull the stretchy belt remover out of the RH fender well, removing the A/C compressor belt.