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A/C Compressor Sub-Assembly Bracket

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Special tools and workshop equipment required 

NOTE:

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

Removing the ribbed belt, refer to RIBBED BELT .

Fig 1: Identifying A/C Compressor And Bracket - 2.0L 4-Cylinder TFSI Engine Remove/Install Components
GWWN87-10208Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.
  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 
  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
GWWN87-0382Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

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.

NOTE:

When installing the belt ensure it is correctly seated in the ribbed belt pulley.

Last, install ribbed belt over ribbed belt pulley of A/C compressor.



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) 09M] Removal and Installation

Position of ribbed V-belt, refer to "Ribbed Belt Routing" below.

Fig 1: Identifying A/C Compressor Sub-Assembly
GWWN87-10323Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.
  1. Ribbed Belt 
  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 
  9. Hex Bolts M8 X 100 
    • 25 Nm
    • Quantity: 3
  10. Fitting Bolt 
    • 25 Nm