Removal [08/2020 -]: Procedure

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RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT
Refer to REMOVAL [08/2020 -]
REMOVE RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [08/2020 -]

DISCONNECT NO. 1 COOLER REFRIGERANT DISCHARGE HOSE

Remove the bolt and disconnect the No. 1 cooler refrigerant discharge hose from the compressor assembly with pulley.

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Remove the O-ring from the No. 1 cooler refrigerant discharge hose.
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 pulley.

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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 PULLEY

Disconnect the connector.

Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

	Bolt
	Nut

Using an E8 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the 2 stud bolts and compressor assembly with pulley.