Removal and Installation for Compressor Clutch: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the compressor. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION FOR COMPRESSOR ".
Remove the center bolt by holding the clutch disc steady using Tool.
Tool number: (J-44614)
Remove the clutch disc.

Fig 1: Identifying Clutch Disc Holding Tool
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Remove the snap ring using external snap ring pliers.

Fig 2: Identifying Snap Ring
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Remove the pulley assembly using Tool.
- Use a pulley puller with a small adapter. Position the small adapter on the end of the compressor shaft and the center of the puller on the small adapter as shown.
  Tool number: KV99233130 (J-29884)
CAUTION: To prevent deformation of the pulley groove, the puller claws should be hooked under (not into) the pulley groove.

Fig 3: Identifying Compressor Pulley
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Remove the snap ring using external snap ring pliers.
Remove the magnet coil harness clip using a screwdriver.

Fig 4: Identifying Magnet Coil
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Remove the three magnet coil screws and remove the magnet coil.

Fig 5: Checking Clutch Disc
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