Removing Air-Conditioning Compressor

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Unscrew fastening screw on crankcase vent line -1- at the oil filter and pull out crankcase vent line -3- .
Unclip crankcase vent line -2- and fold it to the left.

Fig 1: Identifying Crankcase Vent Line Connection
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Fig 2: Identifying Crankcase Vent Line Connection
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Remove and unplug electric connector -4- from the top bracket on the compressor.

Fig 3: Removing Electric Connector
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Unscrew the three fastening screws on the compressor -5- and remove the bracket -6- .

Fig 4: Removing Compressor Fastening Screws
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Place compressor along with the lines on the rear carrier plate and unscrew the two fastening screws -7, 8- .

Fig 5: Removing Refrigerant Lines Fastening Screws
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Immediately close off connections and lines using suitable stoppers.