Sub-Assembly Bracket, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Drain the coolant. Refer to COOLANT, DRAINING AND FILLING .

-- Remove the generator. Refer to GENERATOR .

-- Disconnect the connector -1- from the A/C Compressor Regulator Valve -N280-.

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

-- Remove the A/C compressor from the bracket with the refrigerant hoses attached and tie up to the right side. Do not bend, twist or stretch the refrigerant lines and hoses.

-- Disconnect the connectors:

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1 -For Oil Pressure Switch -F22- -2-

3 -For Reduced Oil Pressure Switch -F378- -4-

5 -For Piston Cooling Nozzle Control Valve -N522- -7-

-- Remove the oil filter.

-- Remove the bolt -1- for the oil dipstick tube.

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-- Unclip the guide tube from the upper cover for the timing chain in the direction of the -arrow-.

-- Free up the wiring harness.

-- Place the :VAS6208  under the engine.

-- Remove the bolts -1 to 5-.

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-- Remove the sub-assembly bracket with the engine oil cooler from the coolant pump housing.

-- "Guide out" the accessories bracket between the intake manifold and engine support.