Hey, Dave. Sorry to give some corrections on this. You do not need to remove the belt unless, like in your case, the belt came off. When the belt has not come off, i would tell viewers to look at how the belt routes if it is going to be replaced, such as a replacement of belt due to age milage or damage. Further, while the engine cover does need to be removed, on your vehicle, the cover was not installed correctly. The oil cap tube needs to be removed to pull the engine cover, not just the oil fill cap but the tube between the cap and the valve cover. It disconnects the same way as the cap. As for the upper rad hose, no, it does not. Need to be removed. After removing the cover, reinstall the oil fill tube/cap. The upper rad hose can be lifted out of the J support and pushed back and hooked over the oil fill cap/tube. Last NO, the A/C DOES NOT NEED TO BE DISCHARGED! One there is enough room even with the ac line in place though tight. Yes, moving the line back will open up room. However, it is an unnecessary step just like the hose removal. You are only adding more work, time and expense to the job. Generaly, the line can be moved enough to get enough room. If it is that tight, better to simply unbolt the compressor from the block, which will then give ample room, all with less work and time. Time required to evacuate and recharge. The full jobe should not take a mechanically inclined individual with air or power ratchets any longer than two hours to complete the full job ot three hrs with all non power ratchets. If not mechanically inclined, WELL THEY HAVE NO BUSINESS UNDER THE HOOD WITH ANY TOOL IN IN THEIR HANDS!!!😊
You are correct about the AC line and the upper hose. Just for note tho. The the two 8mm air box screws look identical to the two 8 mm that holds fan shroud to the radiator. Yet the air box two are just a little longer than the fan.shroud two. Don't mistake and use the air box two in the shroud. It will turn a good day into a terrible day. Those little.longer will put two small holes in the plastic part of the ends of the radiator. It's an easy mistake to make.
Really helpful video I got mine out following your step by step guide thank you, but I did get mine out without messing with the Freon line, I put the pry bar side by side
Hey, Dave. Sorry to give some corrections on this.
You do not need to remove the belt unless, like in your case, the belt came off. When the belt has not come off, i would tell viewers to look at how the belt routes if it is going to be replaced, such as a replacement of belt due to age milage or damage.
Further, while the engine cover does need to be removed, on your vehicle, the cover was not installed correctly. The oil cap tube needs to be removed to pull the engine cover, not just the oil fill cap but the tube between the cap and the valve cover. It disconnects the same way as the cap.
As for the upper rad hose, no, it does not. Need to be removed. After removing the cover, reinstall the oil fill tube/cap. The upper rad hose can be lifted out of the J support and pushed back and hooked over the oil fill cap/tube.
Last NO, the A/C DOES NOT NEED TO BE DISCHARGED!
One there is enough room even with the ac line in place though tight. Yes, moving the line back will open up room.
However, it is an unnecessary step just like the hose removal.
You are only adding more work, time and expense to the job.
Generaly, the line can be moved enough to get enough room. If it is that tight, better to simply unbolt the compressor from the block, which will then give ample room, all with less work and time. Time required to evacuate and recharge.
The full jobe should not take a mechanically inclined individual with air or power ratchets any longer than two hours to complete the full job ot three hrs with all non power ratchets.
If not mechanically inclined, WELL THEY HAVE NO BUSINESS UNDER THE HOOD WITH ANY TOOL IN IN THEIR HANDS!!!😊
Thank you
You are correct about the AC line and the upper hose. Just for note tho. The the two 8mm air box screws look identical to the two 8 mm that holds fan shroud to the radiator. Yet the air box two are just a little longer than the fan.shroud two. Don't mistake and use the air box two in the shroud. It will turn a good day into a terrible day. Those little.longer will put two small holes in the plastic part of the ends of the radiator. It's an easy mistake to make.
Really helpful video I got mine out following your step by step guide thank you, but I did get mine out without messing with the Freon line, I put the pry bar side by side
Cool. Good job 👍
Wow knowing I had to evac the ac system would have been great to know 👍
I got mine out without disconnecting the AC line, just have to be careful. The really hard part is that lower alternator bolt, it’s a bear.
Common issue, I just bought one and it done the same thing, every video I’ve seen on here, the alternator has done the same thing