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Air Conditioning Clutch Replacement

Special Tools

GE-806 Holding Spanner

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

1. Remove the compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement : LNP  → 1.6L LDE and 1.8L 2H0 .

Note: Clamp the compressor to bracket in a vice, using protective jaws.

2. Clamp the compressor in a vice.



3. Remove the compressor clutch plate.

•	Remove the bolt.

•	Counterhold with GE-806 holding wrench (1).

Note: Re-use spacer washers when refitting.

4. Remove the spacer washers.



5. Remove the retaining ring (1) from belt pulley.
6. Pull off the compressor pulley (2).

1. Install the compressor pulley on the compressor housing.
2. Install the retaining ring in the groove in the compressor housing.



3. Install the compressor clutch plate.

Insert the spacing washer (2).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

4. Tighten the compressor clutch plate bolt to 13.5 N·m (120 lb in). Counterhold with GE-806 holding wrench (1).

Note: Check reference gap between clutch plate and the belt pulley at 4 points with feeler gauge and form mean value.

5. Inspect reference gap of compressor clutch.

Reference value: 0.3 mm - 0.6 mm (0.012 in - 0.024 in ).

Note: If the reference gap is too large, install thicker spacing washer (2) between compressor shaft and clutch, install a thinner one if the reference gap is too small. Spacing washers available: 0.1 mm, 0.3 mm, 0.5 mm.

6. Correct the reference gap for the compressor clutch.

Detach the compressor clutch plate and change spacing washer.

7. Repeat inspection as described.
8. Remove the compressor from the vice.
9. Install the compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement : LNP  → 1.6L LDE and 1.8L 2H0 .