Bypass A/C compressor belt size needed

Tiny
CLIFF JARRETT
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  • 2012 KIA SORENTO
  • 2.4L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 902,314 MILES
Can the A/C compressor be bypassed in the vehicle listed above and if so what is the belt size?
Monday, January 11th, 2021 AT 5:59 AM

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Tiny
KASEKENNY
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You can bypass this compressor by just measuring the pulleys with a piece of string routed as shown but not around the compressor. Then you will have to buy the belt that is a little shorter then this measurement so that you can have the tensioner take up the slack. You have to do it this way because they don't list a belt with no A/C so we don't have a size to give you.

However, the best way to do this is to just replace the compressor with a bypass pulley. I showed a picture of one. You will need to search for one that fits your vehicle but they are pretty common.

Let us know if you have questions. Thanks
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Monday, January 11th, 2021 AT 7:24 PM

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