Compressor Clutch: Locations

A/C Clutch, Sanden Assembly Overview

NOTE:
- Refrigerant circuit does not need to be discharged to service A/C Clutch.
- If A/C Clutch is to be serviced with compressor installed, first do the following:
- Remove ribbed belt (1.8L, 2.0L, 2.5L), or (1.9L TDI), or (1.9L TDI-PD)
- Remove intercooler (engine code ALH only).
- If A/C Clutch is to be serviced with compressor removed, first do the following:
- Discharge refrigerant system.
- A/C Clutch, removing and installing.
- A/C refrigerant system, servicing.







1 - Hex nut
- Self-locking
- Always replace
- 15 Nm
2 - Clutch plate
- Checking clutch plate gap
3 - Shims
- Used to adjust gap between clutch plate and pulley
- Gap: 0.4 - 0.8 mm (0.015 - 0.023 in)
4 - Circlip
- Always replace
- Install correctly: Flat side faces compressor.
- Ensure correct seating in groove
5 - Clutch pulley
6 - Circlip
- Replacing
- Install correctly: Flat side faces compressor
- Ensure correct seating in groove
7 - Clutch coil

NOTE: A thermo-fuse integrated into the clutch coil protects the A/C Clutch in the event of overheating (e.g.: due to a binding compressor). The clutch coil circuit is interrupted.

8 - Connector clip
- With screw
9 - Harness clip
10 - Harness clip
11 - Screw
12 - Compressor
13 - Threaded bushing