FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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A/C


Special tools and equipment





^ VAG1331 torque wrench (5 to 50 Nm)

Note: Before removing ribbed belt, note direction of rotation with chalk or felt-tip marker. When installing the ribbed belt, make sure it is seated correctly on the pulleys.

Removing
- Bring the lock carrier into service position: [1][2]Procedures





- Loosen securing bolts for ribbed belt tensioner for A/C compressor and remove ribbed belt.

Installing
^ Install ribbed belt for A/C compressor.





^ Place the torque wrench in 7 o'clock position (30 from vertical) and tighten belt tensioner to 30 Nm. Hold torque wrench securely and tighten bolts -A- to 20 Nm.