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

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

Depending on the engine type, remove the right front wheel housing liner. Refer to FRONT WHEEL HOUSING LINER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Vehicles with A/C Clutch -N25-

-- Disconnect the connector -2- from the A/C compressor -1-.

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Continuation for all vehicles

Fig 1: Connector And A/C compressor

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

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

NOTE:

If only the sub-assembly bracket is removed, the refrigerant lines on the A/C compressor must not be loosened.

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

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