A/C Compressor, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- If equipped, remove the noise insulation. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

Vehicles with A/C Clutch -N25-

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-- Disconnect the connector -1-.

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NOTE:

The ribbed belt is not completely removed, but rather just removed from the A/C compressor belt pulley.

-- Release the tension on the ribbed belt. Refer to RIBBED BELT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING (2.0L) / RIBBED BELT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING (3.6L) .

-- Remove the ribbed belt from the A/C compressor belt pulley.

Vehicles with Refrigerant R134a

-- Discharge the refrigerant circuit. Refer to the appropriate service information .

Vehicles with Refrigerant R1234yf

-- Discharge the refrigerant circuit. Refer to REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT, DISCHARGING .

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CAUTION:

Danger of frostbite due to refrigerant coming out under pressure.

Frostbite on the skin and other parts of the body is possible.

- Wear safety gloves.

- Wear protective eyewear.

- Extract refrigerant and open the refrigerant circuit immediately.

- If more than 10 minutes have elapsed since evacuating the refrigerant and the refrigerant circuit was not opened, evacuate the refrigerant again. Evaporation can cause pressure to develop in the refrigerant circuit.

-- For all following procedures immediately seal all the open lines and connections with clean plugs from the Engine Bung Set :VAS6122 .

-- Remove the bolts -3-.

Fig 1: Connector And A/C compressor

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-- Disconnect the refrigerant lines -2 and 4- from the A/C compressor -1-.

-- Disconnect the connector -6-.

-- Remove the bolts -5-.

-- Remove the A/C compressor -1-.