COMPRESSOR AND PULLEY (For 2GR-FE): Removal

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DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM (See REPLACEMENT )
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
DISCONNECT NO. 1 COOLER REFRIGERANT SUCTION HOSE
1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the cooler refrigerant suction hose from the cooler compressor.
2. Remove the O-ring from the cooler refrigerant suction hose.
  NOTE: Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering them.
  
  Fig 1: Disconnecting Cooler Refrigerant Suction Hose
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
DISCONNECT NO. 1 COOLER REFRIGERANT DISCHARGE HOSE
1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the cooler refrigerant discharge hose from the cooler compressor.
2. Remove the O-ring from the cooler refrigerant discharge hose.
  NOTE: Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering them.
  
  Fig 2: Disconnecting Cooler Refrigerant Discharge Hose
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
REMOVE FAN AND GENERATOR V BELT (See VALVE CLEARANCE )
REMOVE COOLER COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect the connector.
2. Remove the 4 bolts and cooler compressor.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Cooler Compressor Assembly (For 2GR-FE)
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002