If the compressor is marginally operable, run the engine at idle speed, and let the air conditioning work for a few minutes, then shut the engine off.

Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.

Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/charging station.

Remove the RH front tire.

(Refer to SS group - “Front Tire”)

Remove the engine room under cover (A).

Remove the engine room RH side cover (A).

Separate the front portion of the front wheel guard (A) from the wheel house.

Loosen the drive belt.

(Refer to EM group - “Timing Chain”)

Remove the bolts, then disconnect the suction line (A) and discharge line (B) from the compressor. Plug or cap the lines immediately after disconnecting them to avoid moisture and dust contamination.

Disconnect the compressor clutch connector.

Remove the compressor by loosening the mounting bolts.

[GSL 1.6L]

[GSL 2.0L]

[DSL 1.7L]