Clutch and Clutch Field Coil: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Mariner and 2006 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

All vehicles

Remove the A/C compressor. For additional information, refer to AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COMPRESSOR - 2.3L or AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COMPRESSOR - 3.0L (4V) .

Vehicles with 2.3L engine

Remove the A/C clutch disc and hub bolt.
1. Hold the A/C clutch disc and hub with the special tool.
2. Remove the A/C clutch disc and hub bolt.
  
  Fig 1: Removing A/C Clutch Disc & Hub Bolt Using Special Tool (412-133)
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Vehicles with 3.0L (4V) engine

Remove the A/C clutch disc and hub bolt.
1. Hold the A/C clutch disc and hub with the special tool.
2. Remove the A/C clutch disc and hub bolt.
  
  Fig 2: Removing A/C Clutch Disc & Hub Bolt (3.0L) (4V) Using Special Tool (412-098)
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

All vehicles

Remove the A/C clutch disc and hub.
Remove the A/C compressor pulley snap ring

Fig 3: Removing A/C Clutch Disc & Hub
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the A/C compressor pulley.
1. Install the special tool.
2. Remove the A/C compressor pulley.
  
  Fig 4: Removing A/C Compressor Pulley Using Special Tool (412-001)
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

CAUTION: Do not use air tools. The A/C clutch field coil can be easily damaged.

Remove the A/C clutch field coil.
1. Install the special tool.
2. Install the special tool.
3. Remove the A/C clutch field coil.
  
  Fig 5: Removing A/C Clutch Field Coil Using Special Tools (412-001, 412-067)
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.