Dakota 2WD L4-2.5L VIN P (2001)
If equipped with A/C, the generator and A/C compressor along with their common mounting bracket must be partially removed. Removing generator
or A/C compressor from their mounting bracket is not necessary. Also, discharging A/C system is not necessary. Do not remove any refrigerant lines
from A/C compressor.
WARNING: THE A/C SYSTEM IS UNDER PRESSURE EVEN WITH ENGINE OFF.
1. Disconnect battery negative cable.
2. Partially drain cooling system.Do not waste reusable coolant. If solution is clean, drain coolant into a clean container for reuse.
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. The drive belt idler pulley must be removed to gain access to one of A/C compressor/generator bracket mounting bolts. Remove idler pulley bolt
and remove idler pulley.
8. Remove oil dipstick tube mounting bolt at side of A/C-generator mounting bracket.
9. Disconnect throttle body cables.
10. Remove heater hose clamp and heater hose from heater hose coolant return tube,
11. Remove heater hose coolant return tube mounting bolt and remove tube from engine. Discard the old tube O-ring.
12. Remove bracket-to-intake manifold bolts.
