Magnetic Clutch is Disassembled/Assembled with A/C Compressor Equipped to Vehicle: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING:

If A/C compressor operation is performed, do not start the engine. Otherwise, the drive belt could get caught and cause an accident.

Remove the front tire (RH). (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the front splash shield No. 1 (RH). (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Bend back the front side of the mudguard (RH). (See MUDGUARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the front under cover No. 2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.

Fig 1: Disassembled View Of A/C Compressor

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

1	Bolt (See Bolt removal/installation note .)
2	Pressure plate
3	Shim
4	Drive belt (See DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5	Snap ring (See Snap ring removal/installation note .)
6	A/C compressor pulley
7	Snap ring (See Snap ring removal/installation note .)
8	Stator (See Stator removal/installation note .)

Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
Adjust the magnetic clutch clearance. (See MAGNETIC CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT .)