Removal [04/2018 -]: Procedure

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RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT
Refer to REMOVAL [04/2018 -]
REMOVE RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [04/2018 -]

DISCONNECT NO. 1 COOLER REFRIGERANT DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY

Remove the bolt and disconnect the No. 1 cooler refrigerant discharge hose sub-assembly from the compressor assembly with magnetic clutch.

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Remove the O-ring from the No. 1 cooler refrigerant discharge hose sub-assembly.
NOTE:
Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering them.

DISCONNECT SUCTION HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY

Remove the bolt and disconnect the suction hose sub-assembly from the compressor assembly with magnetic clutch.

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Remove the O-ring from the suction hose sub-assembly.
NOTE:
Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering them.

REMOVE COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY WITH MAGNETIC CLUTCH

Disconnect each connector.

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Disengage each clamp.

for Type A:

Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts, and separate the bracket.

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*a	Bracket
	Bolt
	Nut

Using an E8 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the 2 stud bolts.

for Type B:

Remove the 4 bolts and separate the bracket.

Bracket

Remove the compressor assembly with magnetic clutch.