Land Rover Repair: Range Rover P38 air conditioning belt, pulley bolt, range rover p38

Question
How do I remove the air conditioning belt - there has to be an easier way!! I have a 1996 2.5 TDI Range rover

Answer
Hi Phil,

here's how to remove the drive belt for you AC:

COMPRESSOR DRIVE BELT - DIESEL
Service repair no - 82.10.02

REMOVE  *********************************

1. Disconnect battery negative lead.

2. Raise the vehicle.

WARNING: Support on safety stands.

3. Remove cover from tensioner pulley. Slacken pulley bolt.

4. Remove belt.

Refit

5. Fit belt around crankshaft, compressor and tensioner pulleys.

6. Adjust belt tension. SEE ADJUSTMENT BELOW.

7. Remove safety stands. Lower vehicle.

8. Reconnect battery negative lead.

COMPRESSOR DRIVE BELT - DIESEL
Service repair no - 82.20.01

ADJUSTMENT  *********************

1. Disconnect battery negative lead.

2. Raise the vehicle.

WARNING: Support on safety stands.

3. Remove cover from tensioner pulley. Slacken pulley bolt.

4. Rotate tensioner pulley clockwise. Apply following tension:
New belt = 8 Nm. (6 lbf.ft)
Existing belt = 6 Nm. (4 lbf.ft)

5. Tighten pulley bolt whilst applying correct load.

6. Fit cover to tensioner pulley.

7. Remove safety stands. Lower vehicle.

8. Reconnect battery negative lead.

Sounds easy but we both know better!

Best of luck,

JOhnMc