Components
Refer to PRECAUTIONS FOR REFRIGERANT CONNECTION .
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- Remove engine cover and air cleaner cover. Refer to ENGINE ROOM COVER .
- Use a refrigerant collecting equipment (for HFC-134a) to discharge the refrigerant.
- Remove engine under cover, using power tools.
- Remove air cleaner assembly, air duct and air inlet pipe. Refer to AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT .
- Remove compressor-alternator belt. Refer to «REMOVAL & INSTALLATION»(ref-166387-S27837549212004092000000) .
- Remove mounting nuts from both high-pressure flexible hose and low-pressure flexible hose. CAUTION: Cap or wrap the open ends of the pipe with a suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
- Disconnect compressor connectors (magnet clutch and ECV).
- Remove mounting bolt from radiator hose bracket.
- Remove mounting bolts from compressor, using power tools.
- Move radiator hose to right side of the vehicle.
- Remove compressor from the upper side of the vehicle.