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A/C Compressor Sub-Assembly - Engine Code(S): Bub & CBRA: Notes

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

NOTE:

The bracket for A/C compressor and ancillary parts can be removed and installed without opening the refrigerant circuit.

Removing the ribbed belt. Refer to [For transmission(s) 0A4, 09G] [For engine(s) BGP, BGQ, CBTA, CBUA] Removal and Installation , [For transmission(s) 02E, 09G, 02Q] [For engine(s) BPY] Removal and Installation , or [For transmission(s) 02E, 09G, 02Q] [For engine(s) CCTA, CBFA] Removal and Installation .

Position of ribbed V-belt. Refer to Ribbed Belt Routing .

Fig 1: Identifying A/C Compressor Sub-Assembly
GWWN87-10323Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.
  1. Ribbed Belt
  2. Ribbed Belt Pulley - Coolant Pump
  3. Tensioning Roller
  4. Subassembly Bracket For The Generator and A/C Compressor
    • Number on the sub-assembly bracket 038 903 143 AF.

    Removing 

    -- 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 subassembly 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
  9. Hex Bolts M8 X 100
    • Quantity: 3
    • 25 Nm
  10. Fitting Bolt
    • 25 Nm
  11. Idler Rollers
    • 40 +/- 4 Nm