Removal

AIR CONDITIONING: COMPRESSOR (for 4WD): REMOVAL

1. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL Removal

2. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

3. REMOVE NO. 1 INLET AIR CLEANER Removal

4. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM Service and Repair

5. REMOVE UNDER ENGINE COVER

6. REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT Removal

7. REMOVE OIL FILTER BRACKET

(a) Remove the bolt, nut, and oil filter bracket.





8. REMOVE OIL FILTER BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the connector and 2 clamps, and separate the wire harness.





(b) Remove the 2 nuts, bolts, and oil filter bracket sub-assembly.





HINT
Place a container under the connection because engine oil will leak out when separating the oil filter bracket.

9. REMOVE NO. 1 COOLER REFRIGERANT SUCTION HOSE Removal

10. REMOVE DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

11. REMOVE COMPRESSOR AND MAGNETIC CLUTCH

(a) Disconnect the connector.





(b) Remove the 2 bolts and nut.

(c) Using a "Torx" socket wrench (E8), remove the stud bolt and the compressor and magnetic clutch.