AC Compressor Clutch Fits: 2006-2011 Honda Civic 1.8 Liter For OEM compressor only. Made in the USA by Maxsam Clutches.

I first bought the kit from AiKai for $49+tax and received a kit for a Subaru WRX for some reason. I returned it and re-ordered it from North America A/C Distribution for $39+tax and received the correct kit for my 2007 Civic EX (the Amazon listing as I write this is now $59, so the price seems pretty volatile). After watching a few YouTube videos I was able to complete this in about 4 hours (I’m not especially skilled at auto repair but I’ve worked on my own cars for about 7 years). The snap-ring pliers that other reviewers recommended, the Knipex 4611A2, are not PERFECT for the job, as the tips are almost too big for the snap-ring holes, but they are probably the best tool to complete this job, as they are long enough to reach the deep snap-ring holding the coil in place. Just keep in mind you’ll have trouble getting the tips in and out of the holes.The 1 OEM shim on my compressor was .5mm (.023”) thick according to my calipers, and this kit from North America A/C Distribution included 2 shims that were both .4mm (.018”) thick. Both the OEM and aftermarket shims had an internal diameter of 10.0mm, so for those of you worried that the kit will include incorrectly sized I.D. shims, as other reviewers have experienced, then buy your kit from North America A/C Distribution, as they seem to have gotten it right. Using the OEM shim, the clutch plate was touching the pulley, so I used the 2 shims from the kit and my feeler gauges said the gap was .021”, which is .008” greater than the recommended .013” gap. I was worried that this was too much, so I tried sanding down a shim to make it thinner, but the steel they used is pretty tough because I couldn’t get it a single thousandth of an inch thinner. I installed it as-is and the clutch worked fine, only engaging when the A/C was switched on.As other reviewers had trouble getting the pulley off, I bought a set of 3-jaw gear pullers on Amazon, but amazingly I was able to work it off without the pullers after spraying the inside with Liquid Wrench Penetrating Oil (I’m sure other brands will work too). I was also lucky unscrewing the grounding wire without stripping it using a Phillips head bit on a 1/4” ratchet. Basically, spray stuff with penetrating oil if you fear them getting stuck.You will need to unbolt the A/C compressor using a 12mm socket in order to pivot it slightly to get the pulley off, and you can hold the clutch plate still while you take off the 14mm nut using a pry bar against the three rivets on the face of the clutch plate, so you don’t need a special tool to hold it. You can also get the belt tensioner to loosen with a 19mm wrench, levered using another wrench (watch YouTube to see how they arrange the lever).This project was a PITA, but you CAN do it yourself if you have basic mechanical experience and prepare for it by getting the right tools before hand. It’s sure as heck better than paying several hundred to replace the whole compressor, and this part is way cheaper than the clutch kit from the Honda dealership at $160+ (oddly, O’Reilly doesn’t carry any clutch kits for this car). Good luck, and don’t buy from AiKai.

Fit our Civic great. Wife's AC was broken, and replacing this did the trick

This assembly solved the problem a lot cheaper than taking the car to the shop where they would have undoubtedly recommended the replacement of the whole compressor. Give it a shot if you are thinking about it as the included directions are very straight forward. A car lift is helpful but you can do this job on jack stands if required. Buy the tool to take out the plastic clips that hold the inner fender well and other plastic clips that hold on the front valence. The 5$ is worth it to avoid the aggrevation of pulling those clips with a screwdriver. I would have given 5 stars though I had to re-use one of my old snap rings as the new one seemed a bit too big.

I was worried I lost the compressor. I took a gamble on this clutch instead of buying the complete unit, and other parts needed when you open the system.After fighting the original off of the compressor. You MUST have good snap ring pliers. I struggled with sets from Advanced and Auto Zone. They only reach the first ring. They are about 1cm to short to get to the second snap ring holding the coil.I spent a few hours trying to find a set of split ring pliers locally. I did find a tool place that had the brand Lang. I purchased both the .70 and the .90 90° set. Not ideal but they worked. The .70 set will work pulling the stock rings out. You may have to get them to spin so you can work on them.My clutch was rusted and the bearing was shot. It was a real PITA to remove from the compressor. I did have to remove all 4 bolts to get the pulley to clear the shaft on the compressor.Also the screw on the ground location was seized and I could not remove it. So I had to run a new ground wire. But that was easy. You may want to maybe work on that screw prior with some penetrate spray. Like PB Blaster or whatever you like. You may have better luck than I did.After getting this all back together, it looks just like the stock clutch and works like a champ.Best part cold air!Tools used: dewalt impact gun and socket (14mm for old, 13mm for new iirc) for compressor nut. No special wrench to hold it. It came right off.Phillips screw driver, only stripped the screw (location sucks).3/8 ratchet and 12mm sockets for compressor boltsLang 3489 & 3492 split ring pliers. (You may be able to just use the .70 3489).Slotted screw driver to remove plastic retainers.

Don't bother purchasing. Failed after a week once it was installed. Seller didn't approve refund. Waste of money as others have said due to low quality and most likely terrible quality assurance.

Kit was great, but tough to install, as these AC clutches are on Hondas. My shipment did not include the snap rings, but I preferred to use the originals anyway. I sanded the bit of rust off, and applied some light oil. They fit the shaft before, so why take a chance on some other snap ring? I did not need the shims. The one shim that was already on our Civic was fine. Note that this took my son and I five hours from entering the garage bay to leaving. We had it up on a lift which made it easier to go up and down as we worked from the top and bottom at times. I can't imagine doing this on the ground, but I would if I didn't have access to a garage and lift. A helper is needed to hold the compressor at an angle while one person struggles getting the snap rings off (and on). I needed a puller to get the pulley off. The pulley on the Civic uses no key. It is a very tight fit. I used a very large socket against the pulley, and then hit the socket with a rubber mallet to get it on. Don't get the pulley started crooked, as it is zero-clearance, and any gouge will mess it up for you! I had access to a nice kit of Napa snap ring pliers. The replaceable tip type broke at the tips.