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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the accessory drive belt from the A/C compressor. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (L26) or Drive Belt Replacement (L32) in Engine Mechanical - 3.8L.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  3. Remove the lower air deflector. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle and Deflector Replacement - Lower in Engine Cooling.
    4. Fig 1: Identifying Compressor Clutch Plate Bolt
    GM872553Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Remove the three adjustable dowels from J 37872  . See Special Tools and Equipment .
    Install three 5/16x1 inch bolts in place of the dowels.
  4. Remove and discard the compressor clutch plate bolt.

    Use the J 37872  to hold the compressor clutch plate from turning. See Special Tools and Equipment .

    5. Fig 2: Identifying Compressor Clutch Plate
    GM872556Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the compressor clutch plate from the compressor.
    6. Fig 3: View Of Compressor Pulley Snap Ring
    GM872558Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the compressor pulley snap ring using the J 6083  . See Special Tools and Equipment .
    7. Fig 4: Identifying Compressor Pulley
    GM872560Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the compressor pulley from the compressor.
    8. Fig 5: Identifying Compressor Clutch Coil And Snap Ring
    GM872563Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the compressor clutch coil snap ring using the J 6083  . See Special Tools and Equipment .
    9. Fig 6: Identifying Compressor Clutch Coil To Compressor
    GM872561Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the compressor clutch coil from the compressor.
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