Bypass A/C compressor belt size needed

2012 KIA SORENTO
902,314 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CLIFF JARRETT
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Can the A/C compressor be bypassed in the vehicle listed above and if so what is the belt size?
Jan 11, 2021 at 5:59 AM
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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
Jan 11, 2021 at 7:24 PM