Removal and Installation for Compressor Clutch: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Nissan Quest. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the A/C compressor. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION FOR COMPRESSOR ".
Remove the center bolt while holding the clutch disc stationary using Tool as shown.
Tool number: J-44614 (-)
Remove the clutch disc.

Fig 1: Removing Clutch Disc
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Remove the snap ring using external snap ring pliers or suitable tool.

Fig 2: Removing Snap Ring Using External Snap Ring Pliers
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Remove the pulley using Tool with a small adapter. Position the small adapter on the end of the drive shaft and the center of the puller on the small adapter.
CAUTION: To prevent deformation of the pulley groove, the puller claws should be hooked under the pulley groove and not into the pulley groove.

Fig 3: Removing Pulley Using Tool
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Remove the magnet coil harness clip using a screwdriver, remove the three magnet coil fixing screws and remove the magnet coil.

Fig 4: Removing Magnet Coil Harness Clip Using Screwdriver
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