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Removal (All Models Except Grand Cherokee)

NOTE: The refrigerant system can remain fully-charged during compressor clutch, pulley, or coil replacement. The compressor clutch can be serviced in the vehicle (most vehicles).
  1. Disconnect and isolate battery negative cable.
  2. Remove the serpentine drive belt.
  3. Unplug the compressor clutch coil wire harness connector.
  4. Remove the bolts that secure the compressor to the mounting bracket.
  5. Remove the compressor from the mounting bracket. Support the compressor in the engine compartment while servicing the clutch (when necessary).
  6. Remove the compressor shaft bolt. See Figure. A band type oil filter removal tool can be placed around the clutch plate to aid in bolt removal.
  7. Tap the clutch plate with a plastic hammer and remove clutch plate and shim(s). See Figure.
  8. Remove pulley retaining snap ring with Snap Ring Pliers, and slide pulley assembly off of compressor. See Figure.
  9. Remove coil wire bracket/ground clip screw and wire harness.
  10. Remove snap ring retaining field coil onto compressor housing. See Figure. Slide field coil off of compressor housing.
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