Bolt Removal/Installation Note

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When removing or installing the bolt, lock the A/C compressor pulley against rotation using the following procedure.
CAUTION:
- When connecting the positive battery cable to the magnetic clutch connector, use a cable with a female terminal of the correct size. Otherwise, load will be applied to the terminal, resulting in deformation or damage, and poor contact. In addition, the positive battery cable could disconnect from the connector resulting in a short circuit.
Fig 1: Connecting Positive Battery Cable To Magnetic Clutch Connector
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
1. Apply battery positive voltage to the magnetic clutch connector and connect the A/C compressor body to the ground.
2. Wrap the drive belt, which is no longer of use, tightly around the A/C compressor pulley.
  
  Fig 2: Tightening A/C Compressor Pulley
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
3. Hold the drive belt in place with pliers.
4. Remove/installation the bolt.
  Tightening torque
  - 22-25 N.m {2.3-2.5 kgf.m, 17-18 ft.lbf}