CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.
The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.
PROCEDURE
PRECAUTION
Note
Do not race the engine before replacing the compressor assembly with pulley
AIR SUSPENSION CONTROL PROHIBITED (w/ Air Suspension)
REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE RADIATOR COVER PLATE
REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL
REMOVE LOWER RADIATOR AIR DEFLECTOR
RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
DISCONNECT NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY
REMOVE OIL PAN PROTECTOR
REMOVE FAN AND GENERATOR V BELT
DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT TO CROSSMEMBER BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
Remove the 2 bolts and radiator support to crossmember brace sub-assembly RH.
REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT TO CROSSMEMBER BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Remove the 2 bolts and radiator support to crossmember brace sub-assembly LH.
REMOVE AIR CLEANER WITH ELEMENT ASSEMBLY RH
REMOVE AIR CLEANER WITH ELEMENT ASSEMBLY LH
DISCONNECT SUCTION HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the nut and disconnect the suction hose sub-assembly from the air conditioning tube and accessory assembly.
Note
Do not apply excessive force to the suction hose sub-assembly from the air conditioning tube and accessory assembly.
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 NO. 13 CONNECTOR HOLDER
| *a | Clamp |
| *b | Guide |
Disconnect the connector.
Detach the clamp and guide and remove the No. 13 connector holder from the air cleaner support bracket assembly.
REMOVE AIR CLEANER SUPPORT BRACKET ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 bolts and air cleaner support bracket assembly.
REMOVE NO. 2 AIR TUBE ASSEMBLY
REMOVE THROTTLE BODY WITH MOTOR ASSEMBLY (for Bank 2)
DISCONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the bolt and disconnect the discharge hose sub-assembly from the compressor assembly with pulley.
Note
Do not apply excessive force to the discharge hose sub-assembly.
Remove the O-ring from the discharge hose sub-assembly.
Note
Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering them.
REMOVE SUCTION HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the bolt and suction hose sub-assembly from the compressor assembly with pulley.
Note
Do not apply excessive force to the suction hose sub-assembly.
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.
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Bolt |
|
Nut |
Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts and compressor assembly with pulley.
Using an E8 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the 2 stud bolts.