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303-05B Accessory Drive - 2.5L Duratec-RS (VI5)-2.5L Duratec-ST (VI5) > < Air Conditioning (A-C) Compressor Belt - 1.4L Duratec-16V (Sigma)-1.6L Duratec-16V (Sigma)

Focus 2004.75 (07.2004-)

Accessory Drive - Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Belt—1.8L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4) Focus 2004.75 (07/2004-)
Removal and Installation

General Equipment
Knife

Removal

CAUTION:
CAUTION:The A/C compressor belt must not be reused as it is designed to be stretched onto the pulleys only once. Failure to follow this instruction may lead to premature failure of the belt.
CAUTION:
CAUTION:It is not necessary to remove the A/C compressor cover to remove the A/C compressor belt. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the A/C compressor.
  1. Remove the right-hand front wheel and tire.
    For additional information, refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).

  1. Remove the right-hand front splash shield.

  1. Remove the engine undershield.
    • Rotate the locking tangs counterclockwise.
  1. Using a suitable knife, cut the A/C compressor belt and remove.

Installation

NOTE:
NOTE:Install a new A/C compressor belt.
  1. Wipe clean both of the pulleys to make sure that the A/C compressor belt does not slip during installation.

  1. Install the installation tool (supplied in the parts kit) to the crankshaft pulley at the 9 o'clock position (A/C compressor cover shown removed for clarity).

  1. Install the A/C compressor belt (A/C compressor cover shown removed for clarity).
    1. Install the belt around the A/C compressor pulley.
    1. Install the belt around the installation tool.

  1. Install the belt guide tool (supplied in the parts kit) to the A/C compressor belt (engine shown removed for clarity).
    • The curved end of the tool fits around the belt and the flat end of the tool fits between the A/C compressor and the oil pan.
  1. Make sure that the A/C compressor belt is correctly positioned in the grooves of the A/C compressor pulley.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Only turn the engine in the normal direction of rotation.
    NOTE:
    NOTE:Guide the A/C compressor belt onto the pulleys as the engine is rotated.
    Turn the engine until the installation tool is at the 6 o'clock position (A/C compressor cover shown removed for clarity).
  1. Remove the installation tool.
  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Only turn the engine in the normal direction of rotation.
    Turn the engine through 360 degrees.
  1. Check that the A/C compressor belt is correctly positioned in the grooves of the pulleys.
    • Repeat the installation procedure if the A/C compressor belt is misaligned.
    • Discard the installation tool if the A/C compressor belt is fitted correctly.
  1. Remove the belt guide tool from the A/C compressor belt.
    • Discard the belt guide tool.

  1. Install the engine undershield.
    • Rotate the locking tangs clockwise.

  1. Install the right-hand front splash shield.
  1. Install the right-hand front wheel and tire.
    For additional information, refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).

303-05B Accessory Drive - 2.5L Duratec-RS (VI5)-2.5L Duratec-ST (VI5) > < Air Conditioning (A-C) Compressor Belt - 1.4L Duratec-16V (Sigma)-1.6L Duratec-16V (Sigma)