Vehicles with air conditioning, additional information and removal instructions

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CAUTION: Do NOT open the A/C refrigerant circuit.

NOTE:

To prevent damage to the condenser and to the refrigerant lines/hoses, ensure that the lines and hoses are not stretched, kinked or bent.

To facilitate removal and installation of the engine without having to open refrigerant circuit:

Remove retaining clamp(s) from refrigerant lines.
Remove ribbed belt. Refer to Ribbed belt, removing and installing .
Remove air conditioner compressor: Refer to 87 - AIR CONDITIONING

Fig 1: Identifying Air Conditioning Compressor Secured To Towing Eye

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Secure A/C compressor to tow hook - arrow - so that the refrigerant lines/hoses are not under a load.

NOTE:

Protect bumper from damage using adhesive tape.