1. If the A/C 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.

1. Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/recycling/charging station.

1. Remove the drive belt.

1. Slide the hose clamp (A) back, then remove the upper reserve tank hose (B) from the reserve tank (C). Remove the bolts, then remove the reserve tank. Do not disconnect the lower reserve tank hose.