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Information and Assembly on Models With Air Conditioning


Additional information and assembly work on models with air conditioning

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

Note: To prevent damage to the condenser as well as to the refrigerant lines/hoses, ensure that lines and hoses are not stretched, kinked or bent.
To facilitate removal and installation of the engine without having to open the refrigerant circuit:

^ Remove retaining clamp(s) from refrigerant lines.
^ Remove air conditioning compressor:





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

Note: Protect bumper with tape to prevent damage.