A/C Compressor, Removing And Installing: Notes

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Torque Wrench, 6-50Nm :VAG1331A

Fig 1: Identifying Torque Wrench
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Engine Bung Set :VAS6122

Fig 2: Engine Bung Set
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Vehicle Diagnostic Tester

NOTE:

If a new A/C compressor is installed, an A/C compressor first start must be performed using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

Do not loosen the refrigerant pipes on the A/C compressor if only the sub-assembly bracket is being removed. Refer to A/C COMPRESSOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING ON BRACKET .