Securing A/C Compressor To Body

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Fig 1: Identifying A/C Compressor, Securing To Body

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Position of ribbed V-belt:

Fig 2: Identifying Ribbed Belt - 2.0L TFSI Engine, Routing

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Tensioning roller
Ribbed belt pulley - generator
Ribbed belt pulley - A/C compressor
Ribbed belt
Ribbed belt pulley - crankshaft

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.