Additional Information and Assembly Work on Models With an Air Conditioning System

Additional information and assembly work on vehicles with air conditioning

CAUTION! The air conditioning refrigerant circuit must not be opened.

Note:
^ The refrigerant circuit must only be opened in workshops with trained personnel and the necessary range of tools and workshop equipment.
^ To prevent damage to condenser and also to the refrigerant lines/hoses, ensure that the lines and hoses are not stretched, kinked or bent.

To facilitate removal and installation of engine without having to open refrigerant circuit:
- Remove retaining clamp(s) from refrigerant lines.
- Remove ribbed belt.
- Remove air conditioner compressor.





- Secure A/C compressor to tow hook so that the refrigerant lines/hoses are not under tension.

Note: Shield bumper from damage using adhesive tape.