Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Sunfire and 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the compressor. Refer to Compressor Replacement .
Important: Remove the three adjustable dowels from the J 37872 Universal Spanner Wrench.

Install three 5/16 x 1 inch bolts in place of the dowels.
Remove and discard the compressor clutch plate bolt.
Use the J 37872 to hold the compressor clutch plate from turning.

Fig 1: Removing Compressor Clutch Plate Bolt
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Remove the compressor clutch plate from the compressor.

Fig 2: Removing Compressor Clutch Plate
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Remove the compressor pulley snap ring using the J 6083.

Fig 3: Removing Compressor Pulley Snap Ring
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Remove the compressor pulley from the compressor.

Fig 4: Removing Compressor Pulley
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Remove the compressor clutch coil snap ring using the J 6083.

Fig 5: Removing Compressor Clutch Coil Snap Ring
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Remove the compressor clutch coil from the compressor.

Fig 6: Removing Compressor Clutch Coil

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