A/C Clutch

NOTE: The A/C clutch assembly can be serviced with the refrigerant system fully-charged and the A/C compressor installed on the engine.

NOTE: Typical A/C compressor and clutch assembly shown in Fig 1.

Fig 1: A/C Compressor Shaft Bolt

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Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove the belly pan. Refer to Body/Exterior/BELLY PAN - Removal .
Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to Cooling/Accessory Drive/BELT, Serpentine - Removal .
Disconnect the engine wire harness from the A/C clutch coil connector (1) located on the top of the A/C compressor (5).
Carefully remove the A/C clutch coil connector and wire lead from the connector bracket (2).
Remove the compressor shaft bolt (3). A band-type oil filter wrench or a strap wrench may be used to hold the clutch plate (4) from rotating during bolt removal.

Fig 2: Clutch Plate and Shim(s)
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CAUTION: Do not pry between the clutch plate and the pulley and bearing assembly to remove the clutch plate from the compressor shaft as this may damage the clutch plate.

NOTE: Use care not to lose any clutch shim(s) during removal of the clutch plate, as they may be reused during the clutch plate installation process.
Tap the clutch plate (2) lightly with a plastic mallet to release it from the splines on the compressor shaft (1) and remove the clutch plate and shim(s) (3).

Fig 3: Clutch Pulley and Snap Ring
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Using Snap Ring Pliers 9764 (1) or equivalent remove the snap ring (2) that secures the pulley and bearing assembly (3) to the front of the A/C compressor and remove the pulley and bearing assembly.

Fig 4: Clutch Coil and Snap Ring
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Using Snap Ring Pliers 9764 (1) or equivalent, remove the snap ring (4) that secures the A/C clutch coil (2) to the front of the A/C compressor (3) and remove the coil.