Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Belt: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Ford Expedition. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should the A/C compressor belt, accessory drive belt, tensioner or pulleys be lubricated as potential damage to the belt material and tensioner damping mechanism will occur. Do not apply any fluids or belt dressing to the A/C compressor belt, accessory drive belt or pulleys.
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Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to Accessory Drive Belt .
- 4.NOTE: Typical application shown.
Remove the Air Conditioning(A/C) compressor belt.
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Turn the crankshaft pulley bolt clockwise and feed the stretchy belt tool on to the A/C pulley approximately 180 degrees.
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Fold the stretchy belt tool under the inside of the A/C compressor belt as shown.
- 3.NOTE: After using the stretchy belt removal tool, it may be necessary to rotate the crankshaft pulley clockwise to remove the A/C compressor belt from the A/C compressor pulley.
In one quick motion, firmly pull the stretchy belt tool and remove the A/C compressor belt.
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