Disassembly
1. REMOVE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE
(a) Remove the pressure relief valve and O-ring.
2. REMOVE MAGNET CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
(a) Secure the cooler compressor assembly in a vise between aluminum plates.
(b) Using SST, hold the magnet clutch hub.
SST: 09985-00260
(c) Remove the bolt, magnet clutch hub and compressor spacer.
HINT:
There is no set number of magnet clutch washers since they are used for adjusting.
(d) Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring and magnet clutch rotor. NOTICE: Do not damage the seal cover of the bearing when removing the snap ring. |
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(e) Remove the screw. |
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(f) Disconnect the connector.
(g) Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring and magnet clutch stator.
3. REMOVE COMPRESSOR PICK UP SENSOR
(a) Disengage the clamp. |
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(b) Remove the 3 screws and compressor pick up sensor.
Test yourself
A quick Toyota Tacoma quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.


