A/C Compressor Clutch/Coil: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Dodge Dakota. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
The compressor clutch can be serviced in the vehicle. The refrigerant system can remain fully-charged during compressor clutch, pulley and bearing assembly or coil replacement.
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
- Remove the accessory drive belt (Refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE ).
- Disconnect the engine wire harness connector for the compressor clutch coil from the clutch coil pigtail wire connector on the top of the A/C compressor.
- Remove the bolts that secure the A/C compressor to the engine and support the A/C compressor (Refer to A/C COMPRESSOR .
- Remove the compressor shaft bolt ( Fig 1 ). A band-type oil filter wrench or a strap wrench may be used to secure the clutch during bolt removal.
- Tap the clutch plate lightly with a plastic mallet to release it from the splines on the compressor shaft. Remove the clutch plate and shim(s) from the compressor shaft ( Fig 2
).NOTE: Use care not to lose any of the shim(s).CAUTION: Do not pry between the clutch plate unit and the pulley to remove the clutch plate from the compressor shaft as this may damage the clutch plate.
- Using snap ring pliers (Special Tool C-4574 or equivalent), remove the external snap ring that secures the pulley to the front cover of the compressor, then slide the pulley off of the compressor ( Fig 3 ).
- Remove the screw that secures the clutch coil pigtail wire connector bracket and ground clip to the top of the compressor housing.
- Using snap ring pliers (Special Tool C-4574 or equivalent), remove the external snap ring that secures the clutch coil to the front cover of the compressor housing, then slide the clutch coil off of the compressor ( Fig 4 ).