Start by disconnecting the negative battery cable, taking off the accessory
Drive Belt and raising the vehicle before touching the compressor clutch assembly. Remove the engine wire harness from the connector on the clutch field coil that sits atop the A/C compressor. With engines of 3.3L and 3.8L, separate the wire harness connector retainer from the bracket at the top of the A/C compressor. For cars with a 2.4L, 2.5L or 2.8L, loosen all the compressor bolts except the one on the top left which you should only loosen to allow the front of the A/C compressor to tilt downward. On the 3.3L and 3.8L engines, take off the two bolts and two nuts holding the A/C compressor to the engine, unfasten the mounting ear from the center mount stud, tip the compressor so you can access the clutch and tighten the upper left bolt again. Ease out the compressor clutch coil connector, along with the wire, before removing the bolt on the compressor shaft and make sure to use a band wrench or strap wrench to hold the clutch in place. Do not adjust the clutch between the clutch plate and the pulley and bearing assembly to protect the parts. Do not fail to notice the clutch shim(s) when removing the central hub, since they can most likely be used again. Tap the clutch plate gently with a plastic mallet so it comes loose from the splines on the compressor shaft and after that, take out the clutch plate and shim(s). Carefully use Snap Ring Pliers 9764 or bring in an alternate with the same purpose, to remove the securing snap ring from the front of the A/C compressor, then take off the pulley and bearing assembly. With the car and engine on, set Snap Ring Pliers 9764 or its equivalent to remove the bougie holding the clutch field coil to the front of the A/C compressor and move the coil aside.