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Clutch and Clutch Field Coil - 3.5L Ti-VCT: Removal

  1. 1.

    With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. REFER to Jacking and Lifting

  1. 2.

    Rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner clockwise and position the accessory drive belt off the Air Conditioning(A/C) compressor pulley.
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  1. 3.

    Release the 3 twist lock retainers and remove the underbody air duct.
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  1. 4.

    Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the retainers.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
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  1. 5.

    Remove the stud and support the A/C compressor.
    • Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
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  1. 6.

    Remove the A/C clutch disc and hub bolt.
    • Using the universal clutch holding tool, hold the A/C clutch disc and hub.
    • Remove the A/C clutch disc and hub bolt.
    • Tighten to 18 Nm (159 lb-in).
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  1. 7.

    NOTE: A/C compressor shown in illustration removed for clarity.

    Remove the A/C compressor pulley snap ring.

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  1. 8.

    NOTE: Do not use air tools. Damage to the Air Conditioning (A/C) clutch pulley or A/C compressor may result.
    NOTE: A/C compressor shown in illustration removed for clarity.

    Remove the A/C compressor pulley.

    • Install the Compressor Pulley Remover.
    • Using the Compressor Pulley Remover, remove the A/C compressor pulley.
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  1. 9.

    NOTE: A/C compressor shown in illustration removed for clarity.

    Remove the A/C clutch field coil.

    • Remove the A/C clutch field coil snap ring.
    • Remove the A/C clutch field coil electrical connector bracket screw.
    • Tighten to 4 Nm (35 lb-in).
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