Removal

REMOVAL




1. Disconnect battery negative cable.
2. Partially drain cooling system.
3. Remove upper radiator hose clamp and hose at radiator.
4. Unplug wiring harness from A/C compressor.
5. Remove air cleaner assembly.
6. Remove accessory drive belt.
7. Remove bracket-to-intake manifold bolts.
8. The drive belt idler pulley must be removed to gain access to one of A/C compressor/generator bracket mounting bolts (3). Remove idler pulley bolt and remove idler pulley.
9. Remove oil dipstick tube mounting bolt (3) at side of A/C-generator mounting bracket.
10. Disconnect throttle body cables.
11. Remove heater hose clamp and heater hose from heater hose coolant return tube.
12. Remove heater hose coolant return tube mounting bolt and remove tube (4) from engine. Discard the old tube O-ring.
13. Remove six bracket bolts.
14. Lift and position generator and A/C compressor (along with their common mounting bracket) to gain access to bypass hose. A block of wood may be used to hold assembly in position.
15. Loosen and position both hose clamps to center of bypass hose. Remove hose from vehicle.