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.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Cut the wire harness leads (1) to the clutch coil.
- Remove the electrical connector from the clutch coil bracket.
- Remove the thermal protection switch (TPS) retainer bolt from the compressor.
- Remove the TPS retainer from the compressor.
- Remove the TPS assembly from the compressor. It may be necessary to gently pry the TPS with a flat bladed tool.