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Additional information and removal instructions for vehicles with air conditioner
Additional information and removal instructions for vehicles with air conditioner
  WARNING
The air conditioner refrigerant circuit must not be opened.
  Note
To prevent damage to condenser or to refrigerant lines and hoses, ensure that lines and hoses are not stretched, kinked or bent.
To facilitate removing and installing engine without opening refrigerant circuit:
–  Remove retaining clamp(s) for refrigerant lines.
–  Remove air conditioner compressor: → Rep. Gr.87.
   
–  Secure air conditioner compressor to towing eye so that the refrigerant hoses/pipes are not under tension.
  Note
To prevent damage to bumper protect with adhesive tape.
  A10-0124

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