A6 Quattro Sedan V6-2.8L (AFC) (1995)
Compressor HVAC: Service and Repair
Removing and Installing
NOTE:
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Compressor bracket can be removed and installed without discharging A/C refrigerant system.
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If engine is to be removed or installed, remove oil filter
To remove compressor from bracket:
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Remove coolant fan.
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Mark travel direction of ribbed belt.
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Remove ribbed belt.
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Remove bracket for A/C line.
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Remove A/C compressor from bracket.
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Remove bracket.
If A/C compressor is to be removed completely:
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Discharge A/C refrigerant system.
CAUTION!
Support A/C compressor with a wire after removing from bracket. Do not allow compressor to hang from A/C lines/hoses.
1 - Nut
2 - Washer
3 - compressor bracket
4 - Alien screw with washer
- 25 Nm (18 ft lb)
5 - A/C compressor with clutch
6 - Bracket for A/C line
7 - Washer
8 - Bolt
- 25 Nm (18 ft lb)
9 - Bracket for A/C line
WARNING!
Do not re-use any fasteners that are worn or deformed in normal use. Many fasteners are designed to be used only once and become unreliable
and may fail when used a second time. This includes, but is not limited to, nuts, bolts, washers, self-locking nuts or bolts, circlips, cotter pins.
Always follow recommendations given in this publication. For replacements always use new parts.