A/C Delete Process
09-29-2018, 02:06 PM
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A/C Delete Process
It looks as though it's been a while since anyone posted about the A/C delete process, so I'll refresh it with what's probably a silly question.
I recently purchased the bracket to relocate the alternator, but before I start to remove the compressor, a couple of questions come to mind:
Does one simply disconnect the lines and wires to the compressor (and vacate the area while the Freon releases its pressure), or is there a special process to go through?
Then, once everything is disconnected and the compressor is removed, do you have to remove those lines and such or can they be left in place (as long as they're secured and not just hanging loose)?
The process to remove the compressor, relocate the alternator, and fit the smaller belt seems straight-forward enough, but before I started the hands-on work, I wanted to double-check what all I'll need to do.
As always, thanks for indulging me!
I recently purchased the bracket to relocate the alternator, but before I start to remove the compressor, a couple of questions come to mind:
Does one simply disconnect the lines and wires to the compressor (and vacate the area while the Freon releases its pressure), or is there a special process to go through?
Then, once everything is disconnected and the compressor is removed, do you have to remove those lines and such or can they be left in place (as long as they're secured and not just hanging loose)?
The process to remove the compressor, relocate the alternator, and fit the smaller belt seems straight-forward enough, but before I started the hands-on work, I wanted to double-check what all I'll need to do.
As always, thanks for indulging me!
10-07-2018, 02:44 PM
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Quick update. I got the air box out, the compressor out, repositioned the alternator on the new bracket, and everything is back in its proper place and new shorter belt is ready. My new issue comes when I try to reattach the tensioner that was tensioning the compressor/alternator belt. The insertion for the tensioner is in the correct spot on the alternator, but the bolt doesn't fit (too small diameter, too short to just put a bolt on the backside, and the insertion on the alternator isn't threaded like it is on the compressor). Also, the bolt that attached the tensioner to the compressor doesn't come out of the tensioner. Do I need to find a replacement tensioner, or am I missing something blindingly obvious like usual?