A/C Compressor, Removing And Installing On Bracket: Removing

-- Remove the noise insulation under the engine. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

Remove the right front wheel housing liner if necessary. Refer to Wheel Housing Liner .

-- Disconnect the connector -6- from the A/C compressor -1-.

Fig 1: Connector And A/C compressor

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-- Remove the bolts -5- and remove the A/C compressor -1-.

NOTE:

Do not loosen the refrigerant pipes on the A/C compressor if only the sub-assembly bracket is being removed.

-- Attach the A/C compressor -1- to the body with something suitable, for example, welding wire -2-.

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