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5.2
A/C Compressor, Removing From
Bracket
Note
♦
The A/C compressor can be removed from the subassembly
bracket and installed again without opening the refrigerant
lines.
♦
The subassembly bracket for the A/C compressor and its parts
can be removed and installed without having to open the re‐
frigerant line.
♦
Only on 5 cylinder engine with 2 ribbed belt attached to the A/
C compressor. The A/C compressor has a belt pulley with a
double belt guide. For removing the ribbed belt, refer to ⇒
Engine Mechanical; Rep. Gr. 13 ; Removal and Installation .
♦
For the belt routing for both ribbed belts, refer to ⇒ Engine
Mechanical; Rep. Gr. 13 ; Removal and Installation and
.
♦
The following describes removing and installing a “Sanden“ A/
C compressor on a 2.5L TFSI vehicle . On vehicles with dif‐
ferent engine or a different A/C compressor, slight changes
may result (depending on engine, additional assemblies may
need to be removed or loosened)
♦
Do not discharge the refrigerant circuit, do not remove refrig‐
erant hoses and lines from the A/C compressor.
♦
Do not unfasten refrigerant pipes and corresponding clamps.
♦
After removing the A/C compressor, tie it to the vehicle with
wire. Do not let it hang by the refrigerant lines. Refer to
.
♦
Before removing, mark direction of operation of ribbed belt
with chalk or felt-tipped pen. Running a used belt in the oppo‐
site direction could destroy it.
♦
Different A/C compressors may be installed depending on en‐
gine and country variant. Refer to Electronic Parts Catalog
(ETKA).
Removing the A/C compressor from the subassembly bracket
and installing it again
– Perform the preliminary work in the same way as described
for the 4 or 6 cylinder engine. Refer to
⇒ “5.1 A/C Compressor, Removing From Bracket“,
– Remove the A/C compressor on a 5 cylinder vehicle in the
same way as on a 4 or 6 cylinder engine. Refer to
⇒ “5.1 A/C Compressor, Removing From Bracket“,
Allocation, A/C compressor the subassembly bracket
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