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Removal And Installation For Compressor Clutch: Removal

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NOTE: For clarity, the compressor is shown out of the vehicle, but the compressor does not need to be removed to remove the compressor clutch.
  1. Remove the engine under cover and the splash shield.
  2. Remove the drive belt. Refer to "DRIVE BELTS ".
  3. Disconnect the compressor electrical connector.
  4. Remove the center bolt while holding the clutch disc stationary using Tool as shown.
    • Tool number: J-44614 
  5. Remove the clutch disc.
    Fig 1: Removing Clutch Disc
    G02476783Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. Remove the snap ring using external snap ring pliers or suitable tool.
    Fig 2: Removing Snap Ring Using External Snap Ring Pliers
    G02476784Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  7. 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.
    • Tool number: KV99233130 (J-29884) 
    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
    G02476785Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  8. Remove the magnet coil harness clip using a screwdriver.
    Fig 4: Removing Magnet Coil
    G02476786Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  9. Remove the three magnet coil fixing screws and remove the magnet coil.