Clutch And Clutch Field Coil: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Lincoln LS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the A/C compressor. For additional information, see COMPRESSOR - 3.0L or COMPRESSOR - 3.9L .
Remove the A/C clutch.
1. Hold the A/C clutch hub.
2. Remove the nut.
3. Remove the A/C disk and hub.
Fig 1: Removing A/C Clutch
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Remove the spacer.

Fig 2: Removing Spacer
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Remove the pulley snap ring.

Fig 3: Removing Pulley Snap Ring
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Using the special tool, remove the A/C clutch pulley.

Fig 4: Removing A/C Clutch Pulley
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Remove the sensor.
1. Remove the bolt and the hold-down bracket.
2. Lift out the sensor while lightly twisting and pulling up on the sensor.
  - It may be necessary to pry up lightly with a small screwdriver.
Fig 5: Removing Sensor
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Remove the field coil snap ring.

Fig 6: Removing Field Coil Snap Ring
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Remove the A/C clutch field coil.

Fig 7: Removing A/C Clutch Field Coil
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