A/C Compressor Clutch: Removal

The refrigerant system can remain fully-charged during compressor clutch, pulley, or coil replacement. The compressor clutch can be serviced in the vehicle.

1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the serpentine drive belt (Refer to REMOVAL ) or (Refer to REMOVAL ).
3. Unplug the compressor clutch coil wire harness connector.
4. Remove the bolts that secure the compressor to the mounting bracket.
5. Remove the compressor from the mounting bracket. Support the compressor in the engine compartment while servicing the clutch.
6. Remove the compressor shaft bolt (Fig 1 ). A band type oil filter removal tool can be placed around the clutch plate to aid in bolt removal.
7. Tap the clutch plate with a plastic hammer and remove clutch plate and shim(s) (Fig 2 ).
   CAUTION: Do not use screwdrivers between the clutch plate assembly and pulley to remove front plate as this may damage the front plate assembly.
8. Remove pulley retaining snap ring with Snap Ring Pliers (C-4574), and slide pulley assembly off of compressor (Fig 3 ).
   Fig 1: Compressor Shaft Bolt And Clutch Plate

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   Fig 2: Clutch Plate And Shim(s)

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9. Remove coil wire bracket/ground clip screw and wire harness.
   Fig 3: Removing Pulley Snap Ring

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10. Remove snap ring retaining field coil onto compressor housing (Fig 4 ). Slide field coil off of compressor housing.
    Fig 4: Clutch Coil Snap Ring

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