Avenger L4-2.4L (2009)
Compressor Clutch: Service and Repair
A/C Compressor Clutch - Removal
CLUTCH - FIXED DISPLACEMENT A/C COMPRESSOR
WARNING: Refer to the applicable warnings and cautions for this system before performing the following operation See: Service
Precautions/Warning and See: Service Precautions/Caution . Failure to follow the warnings and cautions may result in possible
serious or fatal injury.
NOTE: The compressor clutch assembly can be serviced with the refrigerant system fully-charged and with the A/C compressor installed on
the engine.
NOTE: Typical A/C compressor and clutch assembly shown in illustrations.
1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Remove the splash shield from the right side frame rail See: Body and Frame/Fender/Front Fender/Front Fender Liner/Service and Repair/Splash
Shield - Removal.
4. Remove the accessory drive belt See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Engine/Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories/Drive Belt/Service and
Repair/Removal and Replacement/Serpentine Accessory Drive Belt - Removal.
5. Disconnect the engine wire harness from the compressor clutch field coil connector (1) located on the top of the A/C compressor (5).
NOTE: Some models (depending on engine application) may require the A/C compressor to be removed from its installed location and
repositioned to gain access to the compressor shaft bolt and/or pulley and field coil snap rings. However, the refrigerant system can
still remain fully charged.
6. If necessary, remove the bolts that secure the A/C compressor to the engine and reposition the compressor to gain access to the shaft bolt and/or
pulley and field coil snap rings See: Service and Repair/A/C Compressor - Removal.
7. Carefully remove the compressor clutch field coil connector and wire lead from the connector bracket (2).
8. Remove the compressor shaft bolt (3). A band-type oil filter wrench or a strap wrench may be used to hold the clutch plate (4) from rotating during
bolt removal.
