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Cylinder-to-Front Head O-Ring Removal and Installation: Removal

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  1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to "DISCHARGING, ADDING OIL, EVACUATING, AND CHARGING PROCEDURES FOR A/C SYSTEM :".
  2. Remove the compressor. Refer to "COMPRESSOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION :".
  3. Drain the oil from compressor into a suitable container. Measure and record the amount of oil drained from the compressor. Discard all used oil.
  4. Remove the clutch plate and hub assembly. Refer to "CLUTCH PLATE AND HUB ASSEMBLY DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY :".
  5. Remove the clutch rotor and bearing. Refer to "CLUTCH ROTOR AND BEARING DISASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION :".
  6. Remove the clutch coil. Refer to "CLUTCH COIL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION :".
    Fig 1: Taping Compressor Housing Mounting
    G04104176Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  7. Remove and discard the shaft seal parts. Refer to "SHAFT SEAL REPLACEMENT :".
  8. Remove the compressor through-bolts. Remove and discard the gaskets.
  9. Using a wooden block and a plastic-headed hammer, tap the compressor housing at the mounting locations to disengage the housing from the compressor cylinder.
    CAUTION: Note the assembly sequence of the thrust washer and bearing for ease of assembly.
  10. Remove the thrust washer and the bearing.
  11. Remove and discard the compressor housing-to-cylinder O-ring.