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Remove/Install A/C Compressor








Air conditioner
Drain (recycling).

Lower engine compartment covering
Remove.

Ribbed V-belt
slacken and remove.

Torsion bar
Disconnect at forward mountings (2 clamps, 4 self-locking nuts).

NOTE: Always replace self-locking nuts and screws after removal

3-pole connector (A9x1)
Disconnect.

Suction and pressure line
Disconnect at pipe group, tighten to 17 ± 3 Nm.