Accessory Bracket: Removing

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

-- Remove the ribbed belt. Refer to Removing .

-- Remove the generator. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

-- Disconnect the connector from the oil pressure switch or from the oil pressure switches.

-- Disconnect the solenoid clutch electrical connector -1- from the Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor.

Fig 1: A/C Compressor Bolts And Solenoid Clutch Electrical Connector

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WARNING:

Risk of injury from refrigerant:

Do not open the A/C refrigerant circuit.

-- Remove the A/C compressor bolts -arrows-.

CAUTION:

Risk of damaging the refrigerant lines and hoses:

Do not stretch, kink or bend refrigerant lines and hoses.

-- Secure the compressor with the refrigerant lines attached to the longitudinal member.

-- Remove the oil dipstick guide tube bolt -arrow-.

Fig 2: Accessory Assembly Bracket Bolt Tightening Sequence

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-- Remove the bolts -5 through 1- and remove the accessory bracket from the coolant pump housing.