A/C Compressor Clutch Overhaul

Special Tools Required

Image	Description/Tool Number
	A/C Compressor Kit 07AAF-000A150*
	Delphi A/C Clutch Adapter 07AAC-TBAA100*

*These tools are available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program; call 888-424-6857.

NOTE:

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1.5 L engine

	Detailed information, notes, and precautions
	Torque: N·m (kgf·m, lbf·ft)
	Replace

2.4 L engine

	Detailed information, notes, and precautions
	Torque: N·m (kgf·m, lbf·ft)
	Replace

1.	A/C Compressor Armature Plate - Remove

Remove the center bolt (A) while holding the armature plate (B) with the A/C clutch holder (C).

Remove the armature plate and the shim(s) (D).

NOTE:

1.5 L engine: The shims are available in three thicknesses: 0.3 mm, 0.4 mm, and 0.5 mm.

2.4 L engine: The shims are available in seven thicknesses: 0.7 mm, 0.8 mm, 0.9 mm, 1.0 mm, 1.1 mm, 1.2 mm, and 1.3 mm.

Do not pry on the armature plate with screwdrivers or similar tools. Prying damages the armature plate and the pulley.

Inspect the armature plate and pulley friction surfaces for wear. If there is excessive wear, roughness, or scoring, replace the clutch set.

If traces of refrigerant oil is found around the compressor, replace the A/C compressor.

2.	A/C Compressor Pulley - Remove

1.5 L engine

2.4 L engine

Remove the pulley (A).

NOTE:

Do not hammer or pry on the pulley to remove it. Using a hammer damages the A/C compressor. If the pulley is difficult to remove, use a commercially available pulley removing tool. Make sure the jaws of the pulling tool engage the back face of the pulley, not the pulley grooves.

Be careful not to damage the pulley or the A/C compressor.

3.	A/C Compressor Field Coil - Remove

NOTE: Inspect the friction surfaces and the compressor shaft hub for excess oil. If excess oil is present, and it is not from the engine, then the compressor shaft seal is leaking. Replace the A/C compressor.

4.	All Removed Parts - Install

Install the parts in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

When replacing the field coil, check that the new coil has the correct resistance.

Measure the clearance between the pulley and the armature plate all the way around. If the clearance is not within specified limits, remove the armature plate and add or remove shims as needed to increase or decrease clearance.

Install the field coil with the wire side facing down, and align the boss on the field coil with the hole in the A/C compressor.

If the clutch surface is oil soaked, check the compressor front seal for leakage. Installing a new clutch assembly on a leaking compressor will damage the new clutch assembly friction surfaces.

Clean the pulley and the A/C compressor friction surfaces with contact cleaner or other non-petroleum solvent.

Install new snap rings, note the installation direction, and make sure they are fully seated in the grooves.

Make sure that the pulley turns smoothly after it's reassembled.

Route and clamp the wires properly to prevent damage by the pulley.

After reinstallation, cycle the A/C compressor clutch approximately 20 times by running the engine at 1,500?2,000 rpm and setting the A/C system to MAX COOL. This procedure seats the clutch sliding surfaces, and increases clutch torque capacity.