Air Conditioning Compressor Belt Replacement

Air Conditioning Compressor Belt Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory (Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory) .
2. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair) .
3. Remove the Front Air Deflector. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement (Service and Repair) .




4. Using a suitable tool, rotate the air conditioner (A/C) belt tensioner (2) clockwise.
5. Remove the A/C belt (1).
6. Slowly release the A/C belt tensioner (2).
7. Clean and inspect the belt surfaces of all the pulleys.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the A/C belt (1) around the crankshaft balancer (2).
2. Using a suitable tool, rotate the A/C belt tensioner (3) clockwise.
3. Install the A/C belt (1) over the A/C belt tensioner (3) idler pulley.
4. Install the A/C belt (1) around the A/C compressor pulley (4).
5. Slowly release the tension on the A/C belt tensioner (3).
6. Inspect the A/C belt (1) for correct installation and alignment.
7. Install the Front Air Deflector. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement (Service and Repair) .
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory (Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory) .