A/C Compressor, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to Noise Insulation, Removing And Installing .

-- Remove the refrigerant lines from the A/C compressor. Refer to REFRIGERANT LINES, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING TO A/C COMPRESSOR .

Vehicles with a TDI Engine: 

-- Remove the air duct hose by loosening the hose clamps -1 and 2- (not necessary on all engine versions).

-- Seal the open lines and connections with clean plugs from the :VAS6122  .

Continuation for All Vehicles: 

-- Remove the ribbed belt. Refer to RIBBED BELT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Disconnect the connector -2- from the A/C Compressor Regulator Valve -N280-.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the A/C compressor -1-.