DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Note
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY RH
REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH
REMOVE ENGINE SERVICE HOLE SUB COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Roll up the carpet, and remove the 5 bolts and engine service hole sub cover sub-assembly.
REMOVE ENGINE OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK GUIDE
Remove the bolt and engine oil level dipstick guide.
REMOVE FAN AND GENERATOR V BELT
Use the hexagon-shaped part indicated by the arrow in the illustration to move the tensioner pulley downward and decrease the tension in the fan and generator V belt. Then remove the fan and generator V belt.
Note
When removing the fan and generator V belt, do not use the bolt of the idle pulley.
Tech Tips
After removing the fan and generator V belt, move the tensioner upward to the maximum amount.
DISCONNECT COOLER COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the compressor and magnetic clutch connector.
Remove the 4 bolts and disconnect the compressor and magnetic clutch from the engine.
Tech Tips
Disconnect the compressor and magnetic clutch with the No. 1 cooler refrigerant suction hose and No. 1 cooler refrigerant discharge hose stuck by suspended from the rope.
Support the compressor and magnetic clutch securely.
REMOVE NO. 1 COMPRESSOR MOUNTING BRACKET
Remove the 5 bolts and No. 1 compressor mounting bracket.
REMOVE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
Disconnect the crankshaft position sensor connector and detach the 2 wire harness clamps.
Remove the bolt and crankshaft position sensor.