Air Conditioning Compressor Belt Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the front wheelhouse liner inner front extension. Refer to
Front Wheelhouse Liner Inner Front Extension Replacement
2. Cut the air conditioning (A/C) belt (1) with a appropriate cutting tool as shown.
3. Remove and discard the air conditioning (A/C) belt (1).
Installation Procedure
1. Position a NEW air conditioning (A/C) belt (1) on the crankshaft pulley (3) and air conditioning (A/C) compressor (2) as
shown.
Note: Push the on belt while rotating the crankshaft pulley.
2. Using a socket and ratchet on the crankshaft pulley bolt (4), rotate the crankshaft in the direction of the arrow until the belt
(1) is fully installed on the air conditioning (A/C) compressor (2).
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3. After the belt is on the air conditioning (A/C) compressor pulley (2) , rotate the crankshaft (3) an additional complete
revolution and ensure the air conditioning (A/C) belt (1) is fully seated on the crankshaft (3) and air conditioning (A/C)
compressor (2).
4. Install the front wheelhouse liner inner front extension. Refer to
Front Wheelhouse Liner Inner Front Extension Replacement
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