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Updated installation tips for GenIII
If you haven't downloaded the PDF installation guide, please do so. It is for the Gen II, but the only difference is the brackets and braces that have been added (consult photo). Also, when you install the two braces (bolted to oil pan), install them FIRST with the bolts going through the top, and the nuts against the steel lower pan. That way you will be able to remove the lower pan without removing the braces. The plate goes in front of the front brace, and the rear (towards the engine) of the rear brace. The white pieces in the photo are the compressor ears. Always put the washer on the side with the aluminum, even if the nut is not on that side. A 15mm box wrench can be put in between the compressor and plate when tightening the main mounting bolts. These bolts need to be tight enough that it takes a prybar to move the compressor close to the engine to get the belt on. Leave all of the adjustment bar bolts loose until the belt is on, and snug. This will make it easier to swing the compressor. The belt may seem like it is too small, but be assured it is actually the perfect size. You may need to place the belt around the compressor pulley, and mostly around the bottom of the crank pulley. Then turn the crankshaft with your 27mm socket and the belt will slide right on. Then adjust the belt tightness and tighten the adjustment bar bolts.
EDIT: Part of this is a reiteration of post #170
Last edited by ROLLGUY; 02-09-2020 at 04:49 PM.
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