Magnet Clutch Removal And Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara and 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove compressor from vehicle referring to COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Fix armature plate (1) with special tool (A) and remove armature plate bolt.
Special Tool
1. 09991-06310
NOTE: Do not reuse armature plate bolt.

Fig 1: Identifying Armature Plate & Special Tool
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Remove armature plate.
Remove shim(s) from shaft.
Using special tool (A), remove snap ring (1).
Special Tool
1. 09900-06107
  
  Fig 2: Removing Snap Ring
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Remove magnet clutch pulley (1) with puller (2).
NOTE: Be careful not to damage pulley.

Fig 3: Removing Magnet Clutch Pulley With Puller
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Remove snap ring (1) using special tool (B), and then remove magnet clutch coil (1).
Special Tool
1. 09900-06107
  
  Fig 4: Removing Magnet Clutch Coil
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