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Air Conditioning Compressor Belt Replacement




Air Conditioning Compressor Belt Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory.

2. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.

3. Remove the front air deflector.





4. Using a suitable tool, rotate the air conditioner (A/C) belt tensioner (2) clockwise.

5. Remove the A/C belt (1).

6. Slowly release the A/C belt tensioner (2).

7. Clean and inspect the belt surfaces of all the pulleys.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the A/C belt (1) around the crankshaft balancer (2).

2. Using a suitable tool, rotate the A/C belt tensioner (3) clockwise.

3. Install the A/C belt (1) over the A/C belt tensioner (3) idler pulley.

4. Install the A/C belt (1) around the A/C compressor pulley (4).

5. Slowly release the tension on the A/C belt tensioner (3).

6. Inspect the A/C belt (1) for correct installation and alignment.

7. Install the front air deflector

8. Lower the vehicle.

9. Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory.