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 FRONT WHEEL HOUSING LINER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the ribbed belt. Refer to RIBBED BELT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Vehicles with A/C Clutch -N25-

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

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-.

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

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