Compressor And Magnetic Clutch: Disassembly

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Disassembly
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  1. REMOVE PRESSURE PLATE 
    1. Using SST and a socket wrench, remove the shaft bolt.
      1. SST 07112-76060
      2. Torque: 13.2 N.m (135 kgf.cm, 9 ft.lbf) 
      Fig 1: Removing Shaft Bolt
      G01157429Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install SST on the pressure plate.
      1. SST 07112-66040
      Fig 2: Installing SST On Pressure Plate
      G01157430Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using SST and socket wrench, remove the pressure plate.
      1. SST 07112-76060, 07112-66040
      Fig 3: Removing Pressure Plate
      G01157431Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Remove the shims from the pressure plate.
      Fig 4: Removing Shims From Pressure Plate
      G01157432Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. REMOVE ROTOR 
    1. Using SST, remove the snap ring.
      1. SST 95994-10020
      Fig 5: Removing Snap Ring
      G01157433Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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