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Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor: Removal

CAUTION: Make sure that the specified amount of refrigerant oil is added.
  1. Remove the cover and disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .
  2. Recover the air conditioning (A/C) refrigerant. Refer to AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) SYSTEM RECOVERY, EVACUATION AND CHARGING .
  3. Remove the engine cover. Refer to ENGINE COVER - 3.2L .
  4. Remove the battery tray. Refer to BATTERY TRAY .
  5. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to AIR CLEANER .
  6. Remove the A/C compressor, upper support bracket.
    GJ0020883
  7. Remove the A/C compressor, lower support bracket.
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  8. Using suitable tools, release the accessory drive belt tension.
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  9. CAUTION: Make sure that all openings are sealed. Use new blanking caps.
    CAUTION: Extreme cleanliness must be exercised when handling these components.
  10. Disconnect the A/C compressor refrigerant lines.
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  11. Remove the A/C compressor.
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