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Mechanically-Driven A/C Compressor, Removing And Installing At Bracket, 4-Cylinder Engine: Removing — 2015 Audi A3 Premium, 4D Sedan Service Manual

Mechanically-Driven A/C Compressor, Removing And Installing At Bracket, 4-Cylinder Engine: Removing

-- If necessary, remove the front noise insulation. Refer to NOISE INSULATION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING / OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

-- On a vehicle with an air guide hose: loosen the hose clamps -1 and 2- and remove the air guide hose.

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-- After removing the air guide hose, close the open lines and connections with clean plugs from the :VAS6122  .

-- Remove the ribbed belt. Refer to RIBBED BELT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING [CNSB, CNTC, CYFB] / RIBBED BELT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING [CRUA, DEJA]

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

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

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CAUTION:

Risk Of Damaging The Refrigerant Lines And Hoses.

  • Do not bend, twist or stretch the refrigerant lines and hoses.

-- Hang the A/C compressor on the lock carrier with wire.