Sportage 4WD L4-2.0L DOHC (1996)
3.
Loosen and disconnect the suction and discharge hose fittings.
CAUTION
Use two (2) wrenches to prevent damage to the A/C hoses.
4.
Remove (and keep) the air conditioner suction and discharge hose bolts from the A/C Compressor.
* NOTICE
Discard both the A/C suction and discharge hoses.
5.
Disconnect the A/C compressor clutch electrical connector.
6.
Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
7.
Remove the four (4) engine undercover mounting bolts, then remove the undercover.
8.
Loosen the A/C compressor drive belt tensioner pulley lock bolt.
9.
Rotate the tensioner pulley adjusting bolt counterclockwise (CC) to relieve belt tension.