A/C clutch shim

[Paul_okie]

This has been covered by lots of folks. However, all the instructions I saw were for doing this from the top of engine. I found it much easier to do beneath the car after removing plastic wind shroud (2 torx bolts).

When I bought the vehicle the owner said the A/C sometimes wouldn't engage, and sometimes it would work great for awhile and then quit. After searching I figured the A/C clutch was the problem and decided to give the zip tie solution a try. Worked like a charm. I completed this a month ago and it's still working fine. Took me about an hour.

Remove plastic shroud underneath front of car.
Jack front of car up a bit for more breathing room.
Slide underneath A/C compressor on passenger side.
Use flathead screwdriver to pry a bit of space between clutch and metal plates on end of clutch.
Slip zip ties and use needle nose pliers to pull zip ties through.
Snug ties on. Clip off excess.