PROCEDURE
RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY
DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
REMOVE FAN AND GENERATOR V BELT
DISCONNECT VANE PUMP ASSEMBLY
REMOVE RADIATOR HOSE OUTLET
REMOVE FRONT WHEEL LH
REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL LH
Remove the 6 clips and front fender apron seal LH.
DISCONNECT NO. 1 COOLER REFRIGERANT DISCHARGE HOSE
| *A | w/o Thermostat |
| *B | w/ Thermostat |
Remove the bolt and disconnect the No. 1 cooler refrigerant discharge hose from the compressor assembly with magnet clutch.
Remove the O-ring from the No. 1 cooler refrigerant discharge hose.
Note
Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent entry of moisture and foreign matter.
DISCONNECT SUCTION HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY
| *A | w/o Thermostat |
| *B | w/ Thermostat |
Remove the bolt and disconnect the suction hose sub-assembly from the compressor assembly with magnet clutch.
Remove the O-ring from the suction hose sub-assembly.
Note
Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent entry of moisture and foreign matter.
REMOVE COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY WITH MAGNET CLUTCH
| *A | w/o Thermostat |
| *B | w/ Thermostat |
Disconnect the connector.
Detach the clamp.
| *A | w/o Thermostat |
| *B | w/ Thermostat |
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Bolt |
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Nut |
Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.
| *A | w/o Thermostat |
| *B | w/ Thermostat |
Using an E8 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the 2 stud bolts and compressor assembly with magnet clutch.
Tech Tips
Remove the compressor assembly with magnet clutch from the vehicle with the stud bolt remaining in the compressor assembly with magnet clutch.