911 Targa (996) F6-3.6L (2004)
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a. Remove the drive belt from the belt pulley of the air-conditioning compressor. Mark the running direction of the belt with a colored pen.
Slacken belt by turning the tensioning pulley (a/f 24) clockwise, hold still and simultaneously take the drive belt off the belt pulley of the
air-conditioning compressor. Carefully allow the tensioning roller to turn back into tensioning position.
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b. Disconnect battery positive lead -1- at B+ disconnection point. Unscrew the hexagon nut M8 and remove the positive lead. Then unscrew
the hexagon-head bolt M6 x 12 -2- at the holder and lay the holder and box to one side.
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c. Extract Pentosin fluid from the servo-tank with a pump. Dispose of extracted Pentosin according to the relevant regulations. Lay a cloth
under the tank to collect any emerging Pentosin. Open the bayonet lock anti-clockwise and remove the tank. Immediately seal the lower
tank opening with a plug ( approx. 30mm).
NOTE: After removal, place the air-conditioning compressor on a suitable protective support (e.g. foam, neoprene).
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d. Remove the air-conditioning compressor. Tool recommendation: 1/4 inch -Figure d3-. 3 hexagon-head bolts M8: Unscrew 2 bolts at rear
-1-, 1 at front -2-. For better access to the front threaded part -2-, remove the engine compartment temperature sensor with the rubber
sleeve at the right intake distributor.