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Accessory Assembly Bracket, Removing and Installing



Accessory assembly bracket, removing and installing

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) strap - arrow -.

Note:
^ 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 -.

Note:
^ 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 assembly 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.
- Connect battery.

Torque specifications