Fiat 1998 Marea Weekend, Service Manual

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Auxiliary units
Climate control
Marea-Marea Weekend
99 range
50.
COMPRESSOR
Removing
1. Position the vehicle on a lift, disconnect
the negative battery lead and drain the cli-
mate control system, then carry out the
following operations in the order given:
- disconnect the connector and release it
from the retaining band;
2. raise the vehicle and remove the right front
wheel, remove the clip and undo the bolts
shown in the diagram fixing the wheel arch
liner to the bodyshell.
3. Undo the bolts shown in the diagram and
remove the lower shield from the engine
compartment.
4. Acting on the belt tensioner, loosen the
tension for the single components drive
belt; release the belt from the pullies and
remove it.
NOTE Avoid the belt coming into contact
with oil or solvents which could ad-
versely affect the elasticity of the
rubber and reduce the adhesion
properties. Also check that there are
no cracks or cuts in the belt or else it
must be replaced.
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