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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 pipes and hoses, ensure that pipes 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 poly V-belt → Chapter.

–	Remove air conditioner compressor → Rep. Gr.87.

–	Secure air conditioner compressor to towing eye so that the refrigerant lines/hoses are not under tension.

Note

To prevent damage to bumper protect with adhesive tape.

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