Magnet Clutch Removal and Installation: Removal

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Remove compressor from vehicle. See COMPRESSOR REMOVAL & INSTALLATION .
Fix armature plate (1) with special tool (A) and remove armature plate bolt and washer.
Special tool

(A): 09991-06020

NOTE: Do not reuse armature plate bolt.

Fig 1: Removing Armature Plate Bolt And Washer
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Using special tool (B), remove armature plate (1).
Special tool

(B): 09991-06030

Fig 2: Removing Armature Plate
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Remove shims from shaft.
Using special tool (C), remove circlip.
Special tool

(C): 09900-06107

Fig 3: Removing Circlip
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Remove magnet clutch lead wire clamp screw, and remove magnet clutch read wire ground terminal.
Remove magnet clutch with puller.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage pulley when tapping magnet clutch.

Fig 4: Removing Magnetic Clutch Coil
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Remove magnet clutch coil.

Special tool

(C): 09900-06107

Fig 5: Removing Magnetic Clutch Coil

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