Remove the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to: (303-05 Accessory Drive)
Accessory Drive Belt - 1.9L Diesel (Removal and Installation),
Accessory Drive Belt - 2.0L/2.3L (Removal and Installation),
Accessory Drive Belt - 2.8L (Removal and Installation).
Vehicles with 1.9L diesel engine
Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to: Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
Remove the engine undershield.
Disconnect the A/C compressor clutch electrical connector.
Remove the refrigerant line bracket retaining bolt.
CAUTION:Support the A/C compressor before removing the retaining bolts and secure it to one side to prevent load being placed on the refrigerant lines.
Detach the air conditioning compressor from the air conditioning compressor bracket and secure it to one side.
Vehicles with 2.0L or 2.3L engine built 08/2002 onwards
Disconnect the A/C compressor clutch electrical connector.
Remove the power steering line support bracket retaining bolt.
Pull the power steering line to the side.
CAUTION:Support the A/C compressor before removing the retaining bolts and secure it to one side to prevent load being placed on the refrigerant lines.
Detach the air conditioning compressor from the air conditioning compressor bracket and secure it to one side.
Vehicles with 2.8L engine
Disconnect the A/C compressor clutch electrical connector.
Remove the refrigerant line bracket retaining bolt.
CAUTION:Support the A/C compressor before removing the retaining bolts and secure it to one side to prevent load being placed on the refrigerant lines.
Detach the air conditioning compressor from the air conditioning compressor bracket and secure it to one side.
All vehicles
Remove the A/C compressor drive plate.
NOTE:If necessary, remove a seized A/C compressor pulley using a suitable remover.
Remove the A/C compressor pulley.
Remove the spacer washers.
Discard the pulley snap ring.
Remove the clutch field coil snap ring.
Discard the clutch field coil snap ring.
NOTE:Mark the position of the A/C compressor clutch electrical connector in relation to the compressor housing.
Remove the clutch field coil.
Installation
CAUTION:Do not tilt the clutch field coil when installing in the A/C compressor.
NOTE:Installation position of the A/C compressor clutch electrical connector in relation to the compressor housing.
NOTE:Install a new clutch field coil snap ring.
NOTE:Install a new A/C compressor pulley snap ring.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Check the A/C clutch air gap. For additional information, refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) Clutch Air Gap Adjustment (412-00 Climate Control System - General Information, General Procedures).
