Passat L4-1984cc 2.0L DOHC (9A) (1990)
- discharge A/C refrigerant system using refrigerant recovery/recycling unit Kent-Moore ACR3 or equivalent.
Note: If the vehicle is received with no refrigerant in the A/C system , always replace the receiver drier.
- remove A/C lines from compressor
- plug A/C lines with a suitable plug to prevent moisture contamination of receiver drier
- remove compressor from vehicle
Note:
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Perform all A/C compressor repairs on a clean dry service bench equipped with a vise.
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When servicing A/C compressors, verify the model number of the compressor, for example SD-709, to insure correct replacement parts are
ordered.
- insert spanner wrench (Mastercool tool No. 90901 or equivalent) into clutch plate 18 of compressor
- hold plate 18 stationary with spanner and remove 19 mm hex nut 19 from compressor shaft
- remove front clutch plate 18 with clutch plate puller (Mastercool tool No. 90902 or equivalent similar tool shown)
- if equipped, carefully remove bearing dust cover with screwdriver
CAUTION: Do not distort dust cover when removing.
- remove shaft key 17 by lightly tapping with slotted screwdriver and small hammer
- remove all clutch shims 14, 15, 16 from compressor shaft
- remove bearing snap ring 13 with snap ring pliers (Mastercool tool No.90903 or equivalent)