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The clutch will not engage and I would like to change just the clutch, not the whole compressor.
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First check the voltage at the clutch. It should be within 1 volt of the battery voltage. If the difference is more than that you have a different problem that should be addressed first. If the voltage is within acceptable limits then proceed as follows. All the fasteners mentioned are metric. Loosen the drive belt tension by turning the adjuster bolt counterclockwise and remove the belt. After turning the bolt 3-4 complete revolutions you may need to tap it down lightly to get it to drop. Remove the upper radiator hose and the small hose at the top of the radiator on the passenger side from the radiator. Remove the fan assembly by removing the 2 bolts at the top and disconnecting the 2 electrical connections on the passenger side of the fan assembly midway down and pull the assembly up and out. This will take a little maneuvering and patience to avoid damage. Remove the a/c clutch retainer bolt by holding the clutch pulley still (I used a large pair of channellock pliers on the smooth suface) and turning the bolt counterclockwise. DO NOT let the pulley slip as this could create scarring on the surface but don't worry, you can squeeze the pulley tight enough without damaging it. Remove the front plate from the clutch. Remove the external circlip(c-clip) from the compressor front housing. Remove the clutch, it should be easy to pull off by hand. I found a 2 inch diameter inspection mirror to very helpful in seeing the clutch retainer bolt and the circlip. Removal of the radiator hose, small by-pass hose and fan assembly gives you plenty of room to remove the clutch retainer bolt. I found a clutch repair kit at allforauto on e-bay. The price is the lowest I've found.