Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the compressor. Refer to Compressor Replacement (L61) or Compressor Replacement (L66) or Compressor Replacement (LAT) .

Fig 1: Clutch Nut, Disk & Hub Assembly

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Use J 45267 to hold the disk and hub assembly. See Special Tools . Remove the clutch nut and the disk and hub assembly.

Fig 2: Compressor Clutch Assembly & Spacer

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Remove the spacer.

Fig 3: Pulley Snap Ring

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Use SA9149AC-8 to remove the pulley snap ring. See Special Tools .

Fig 4: A/C Clutch Pulley

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Use J 25031-A to remove the A/C clutch pulley. See Special Tools .

Fig 5: Thermal Switch Bolt & Hold-Down Bracket

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Remove the thermal switch bolt and the hold-down bracket.

IMPORTANT: It may be necessary to pry the switch lightly with a small screwdriver.

Lift out the thermal switch while lightly twisting and pulling up on the sensor.

Fig 6: Field Coil Snap Ring

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Use SA9149AC-8 to remove the field coil snap ring. See Special Tools .

Fig 7: A/C Clutch Field Coil

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Remove the A/C clutch field coil.