Repair Procedures: Disassembly

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Remove the engine room under cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
Loosen the drive belt.
G 2.0 MPI NU (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "DRIVE BELT ")

G 1.6 T-GDI GAMMA (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "DRIVE BELT ")
Remove the clutch bolt while holding the pulley with a clutch bolt remover (09977-3R000).
Tightening torque:

9.8 ~ 14.7 N m (1.0 ~ 1.5 kgf m, 7.2 ~ 10.8 lb ft)

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Loosen the limiter bolts and then remove the limiter & hub assembly (A).

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Remove the pulley (A) after removing the snap ring with a snap ring plier.

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NOTE:
- Be careful not to damage the pulley and compressor during disassembly/reassembly.
- Once the snap ring is removed, replace it with a new one.
Reassemble in the reverse order of disassembly.

Clean the pulley and compressor sliding surfaces with non-petroleum solvent.
Install a new snap ring, and make sure they are fully seated in the groove.
Make sure that the pulley turns smoothly after reassembly.