Ford Explorer: Accessory Drive - 2.3L EcoBoost (201kW/273PS) / Removal and Installation - Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Belt

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

303-1252 Stretchy Belt Remover/ Installer Tool TKIT-2006UF-FLM TKIT-2006UF-ROW

Removal

NOTICE: Under no circumstances should the accessory drive belt, tensioner or pulleys be lubricated as potential damage to the belt material and tensioner damping mechanism will occur. Do not apply any fluids or belt dressing to the accessory drive belt or pulleys.

1. Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
   

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
   Refer to: Jacking and Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting - 2.3L EcoBoost (201kW/273PS)) .
   

1. Remove the front undershield.
   Refer to: Engine Front Undershield (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Cut the A/C compressor belt and remove it.
   

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. Position the A/C compressor belt onto the A/C compressor pulley and around the Stretchy Belt Installer Tool on the crankshaft pulley. Make sure that the belt is engaged with the crankshaft pulley and rotate the crankshaft clockwise to install the A/C compressor belt.
   Install Special Service Tool: 303-1252  Stretchy Belt Remover/ Installer Tool.

1. After installation, make sure the A/C compressor belt is correctly seated on all the pulleys.