Compressor Clutch: Removal and Installation: Removal

Remove the engine room cover (VQ40DE only). Refer to [ENGINE ROOM COVER: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ].
Remove the cooling fan. Refer to [COOLING FAN: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (CRANKSHAFT DRIVEN TYPE) ] (QR25DE), [ENGINE COOLING FAN: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (CRANKSHAFT DRIVEN TYPE) ] (VQ40DE).
Remove the center bolt while holding the clutch disc stationary using Tool as shown.

Fig 1: Holding Clutch Disc Stationary
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Tool number: J-44614
Remove the clutch disc and shims.
CAUTION: Retain the shims for installation.
Remove the snap ring using external snap ring pliers or suitable tool.

Fig 2: Removing Snap Ring
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Remove the pulley using Tool (A) (QR25DE), or suitable tool (A) (VQ40DE).

Fig 3: Removing Pulley
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Tool number (QR25DE only) : KV99233130 (J-29884)

CAUTION: To prevent deformation of the pulley groove, the puller claws should be hooked under the pulley groove and not into the pulley groove.
Remove the magnet coil snap ring (A) using a suitable tool and remove the magnet coil (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Magnet Coil Snap Ring & Magnet Coil
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