Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
Front Bumper Fascia Center Air Deflector Bolt (1) - Remove [5x]
- Front Bumper Fascia Center Air Deflector Retainer (2) - Remove [2x]
Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (1) - Remove
- Engine Front Splash Shield Retainer (2) - Remove [2x]
- Engine Front Splash Shield Bolt (3) - Remove
Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (3) - Remove
- Engine Front Splash Shield Retainer (2) - Remove [2x]
- Engine Front Splash Shield Bolt (1) - Remove
Front Compartment Air Deflector Bolt (1) - Remove [4x]
- Front Compartment Air Deflector (2) - Remove
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Use the appropriate tool to hold the air conditioning compressor shaft (3), and the appropriate tool to turn air conditioning clutch drive plate (1) counter clockwise to loosen and remove.
- Remove the air conditioning clutch shim (s) (2).
Use the appropriate tool, rotate the drive belt tensioner (1) counterclockwise to release the tension on the accessory drive primary belt for removal.
Accessory Drive Primary Belt (1) - Remove
- Slowly release tension on the drive belt tensioner and remove the tool.
Air Conditioning Compressor Bracket Bolt (1) - Remove
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
Air Conditioning Compressor Pulley Bearing Retaining Ring (1) - Remove
- Air Conditioning Compressor Pulley (2) - Remove
- Air Conditioning Clutch Coil Retaining Ring (3) - Remove
- Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch Coil (4) - Remove
The air conditioning clutch shim count will vary for each air conditioning compressor. Be sure to verify the number of shims once the clutch is removed.