Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories: Service and Repair

Accessory Bracket

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Locking Tool (T40098)

• Spring-type clip pliers (VAS 5024 A)

Removing

- Remove engine cover - arrows -.





CAUTION!
Observe procedures for disconnecting battery.

- With ignition switched off, disconnect Battery Ground (GND) cable - arrow -.





• Before removing ribbed belt, mark the turning direction on it with chalk or a felt tip pen. A reversed turning direction can cause damage to the belt under operating conditions.

- Pivot belt tensioner for ribbed belt in direction of - arrow - to relieve tension on ribbed belt.





- Secure tensioning element using Locking Tool ( T40098).

- Remove ribbed belt.

- Remove ribbed belt tensioner with engine lifting eye - arrows -.





- Remove generator.

- For vehicles with auxiliary heater, remove bolts - arrows - for exhaust pipe of parking heater/auxiliary heater on noise insulation.





- Loosen quick-release fasteners - 1 - and - 2 - and remove front noise insulation.





- Remove bracket for refrigerant line on oil pan - arrow -.





- Separate connector - 1 - for wiring to air conditioning compressor clutch solenoid.





CAUTION!
The air conditioning refrigerant circuit must not be opened.

- Remove air conditioning compressor from bracket - arrows -.

• To prevent damage to condenser and also to the refrigerant lines/hoses, ensure that the lines and hoses are not stretched, kinked or bent.

- Hang up A/C compressor with attached lines at bottom of vehicle.

- Remove accessory bracket - bolts - 1 to 6 -.





Installing

Installation is in reverse order of removal, note the following:

- Then tighten bolts in sequence - 1 to 6 -.





- Install generator.

- Install A/C compressor.

- Install ribbed belt. Refer to => [ Ribbed Belt ] Ribbed Belt.

- Connect battery. Necessary measures. Refer to =>
Starting and Charging Starting and Charging

Tightening Specifications