A/C Compressor Sub-Assembly Bracket

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331- / (5 to 50 Nm)

Fig 1: Identifying A/C Compressor And Bracket - 2.0L 4-Cylinder TFSI Engine Remove/Install Components

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1. M10x45 Hex Collar Bolt 
   • Fitting hole
   • 2.0L Turbo FSI engine: 40 Nm
2. M10x45 Hex Collar Bolt 
   • 2.0L Turbo FSI engine: 40 Nm
3. M10x45 Hex Collar Bolt 
   • 2.0L Turbo FSI engine: 40 Nm
4. M10x45 Hex Collar Bolt 
   • 2.0L Turbo FSI engine: 40 Nm
5. A/C Compressor 
   • Removing and installing, refer to A/C COMPRESSOR .
6. Hex Bolts M8 X 100 
   • 25 Nm
   • Quantity: 3
7. M10x45 Hex Collar Bolt 
   • Fitting hole
   • 2.0L Turbo FSI engine: 40 Nm
8. M10x45 Hex Collar Bolt 
   • 2.0L Turbo FSI engine: 40 Nm
9. Dowel Sleeves 
   • Quantity: 2
   • Make sure they fit correctly between the auxiliary component bracket and the A/C compressor.
10. A/C Compressor Sub-Assembly Bracket 

    Number on the sub-assembly bracket -06F 903 143 E/F-.

    Removal 

    -- Remove generator. Refer to Removal and Installation .

    -- Loosen A/C compressor, unscrew hex-bolts -6-. Remove A/C compressor from auxiliary component bracket and secure to body with appropriate material (for example, welding wire), see "Securing A/C compressor to body" below.

    -- Remove the bolts -1- through -4- and -7- and -8- and the auxiliary component bracket -10- from the cylinder block.

    Installation 

    • Always observe tightening torque of mounting bolts:

    -- Tighten hex collar bolt item -1- (fitting hole), -7- (fitting hole), -4-, -8-, -3- and -2- in succession.

Securing A/C compressor to body 

Fig 2: Identifying A/C Compressor, Securing To Body

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If A/C compressor is removed and refrigerant circuit not opened, A/C compressor must be secure to body using appropriate material, a welding wire for example.

Ensure refrigerant hoses remain on A/C compressor without tension for this.

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331- (or 5-50 Nm equivalent)

Fig 1: Identifying A/C Compressor Sub-Assembly

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1. Ribbed Belt 
   • Removing and installing, refer to [For transmission(s) 09M] Removal and Installation .
2. Ribbed Belt Pulley - Coolant Pump 
3. Tensioning Roller 
4. Sub-Assembly Bracket For Generator and A/C Compressor 
   • Number on the sub-assembly bracket -038 903 143 AF-.

   Removal 

   -- Loosen A/C compressor, unscrew hex-bolts -9-. Remove A/C compressor from auxiliary component bracket and secure to body with appropriate material (for example, welding wire), refer to Securing A/C Compressor to Body .

   -- Remove the screws from the sub-assembly bracket.

   Follow the tightening sequence when installing, refer to Sub-assembly Bracket Tightening Sequence .

5. Fitting Bolt 
   • 25 Nm
6. Generator 
7. Dowel Sleeves 
   • Quantity: 2
   • Make sure they fit correctly between the auxiliary component bracket and the A/C compressor.
8. A/C Compressor 
   • Removing and Installing, refer to A/C COMPRESSOR .
9. Hex Bolts M8 X 100 
   • 25 Nm
   • Quantity: 3
10. Fitting Bolt 
    • 25 Nm