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Compressor (diesel)

Compressor (diesel)

Removing



1. Position the car on a lift.

2. Drain refrigerant from the A/C system, see .

3. Remove the multi-grooved V-belt from the compressor.

4. Remove the A/C pipes' PAD-connection.


5. Plug the A/C pipes.

6. Raise the car.

7. Unplug the compressor electric connector.

8. Remove the air shield in front of the wheel housing.

9. Remove the three retaining bolts and remove the A/C compressor.


Fitting



1. Adjust the oil level in the compressor, see .

2. Fit the A/C compressor and tighten the three retaining bolts.

Tightening torque: 24 Nm (18 lbf ft)

3. Lubricate the two new O-rings with synthetic vaseline. Remove the plugs from the compressor and the pipes. Fit the new O-rings.

4. Fit the A/C pipes PAD-connection.

5. Plug in the electric connector.

6. Fit the multi-grooved V-belt.


7. Refit the air shield in front of the wheel housing.

8. Lower the car.

9. Tighten the A/C pipes PAD-connection.

Tightening torque 39 Nm (29 lbf ft)

10. Vacuum pump the A/C system and fill refrigerant, see .