REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL

RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL LH

REMOVE FAN & GENERATOR V BELT

DISCONNECT NO. 1 COOLER REFRIGERANT DISCHARGE HOSE

DISCONNECT SUCTION HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY

REMOVE COOLER COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY

Remove the 7 clips and radiator support seal.

Start the engine.

Turn the A/C switch on.

Operate the cooler compressor while the engine speed is approximately 1000 rpm for 5 to 6 minutes to circulate the refrigerant and collect the compressor oil remaining in each component into the cooler compressor.

Stop the engine.

Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system using a refrigerant recovery unit.

Remove the 4 clips and seal.

While turning the belt tensioner counterclockwise, align the service hole for the belt tensioner and the belt tensioner fixing position, and then insert a bar with a diameter of 5 mm (0.197 in.) into the service hole to fix the belt tensioner in place.

• HINT:

• The pulley bolt for the belt tensioner has a left-hand thread.

Remove the fan and generator V belt.

Remove the bolt and disconnect the discharge hose from the cooler compressor.

Remove the O-ring from the discharge hose.

• NOTICE:

• Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering them.

Remove the bolt and disconnect the suction hose from the cooler compressor.

Remove the O-ring from the suction hose.

• NOTICE:

• Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering them.

Disconnect the connector.

Remove the 3 bolts and nut.

Remove the stud bolt and cooler compressor.