Corolla A/C Compressor Clutch, Pulley & Field Coil Replacement (2003-2008). A/C Diagnosis & Repair

!!! UPDATE !!! !!! WARNING !!!
The C-clip holding the field coil on came loose and caused serious damage to the compressor. Watch the followup video before you try this:    • A/C Field Coil Pt. 2 Followup & WARNING on...  

Back at it with Episode #4 of Wrenchin’ on the ‘Rolla, a series of continuous improvement and repair on my 2004 Corolla 5-speed manual. This video takes a detailed look at AC compressor engagement via the clutch, pulley, and field coil. From theory to repair, we cover everything you’ll need to know to replace your AC field coil at home without having to evacuate & refill the refrigerant!


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!!! BAD !!! (Watch Pt.2 Video above, I don't recommend this kit anymore)
Parts I used: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PFBQY6G


Diagnosis video I tried first:    • 2004 - 2008 TOYOTA COROLLA TURN ON A/C COM...   (does not fix the problem covered by this video)
Awesome “how it works” compressor video:    • Видео  
Reference I used for clutch air gap and bolt torque (nippondenso): https://www.rockauto.com/genImages/52...


Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
00:39 - Troubleshooting & diagnosis overview
01:50 - Compressor engagement in-car demo
02:43 - Field coil connector in-car power check
03:26 - Diagnosis “flowchart” of possible issues
04:44 - Parts removal & out-of-car explanation
09:37 - Physics fun & electrical testing deep dive
12:37 - Parts in-car installation advice
13:39 - Clutch to pulley air gap demonstration
13:59 - Field coil final in-car test/demo
14:27 - Outro

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