Removing and installing air conditioner compressor bracket, engine codes AXZ, BLV and BWS — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Passat CC (357, 2008–2012), VW Passat B6 (3C, 2005–2010), VW CC (358, 2012–2017)

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• When installing poly V-belt, ensure that it is correctly seated on poly V-belt pulley.Finally, place poly V-belt over pulley of air conditioner compressor.

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📋 Procedure

1. Observe safety precautions Safety precautions when handling refrigerants.
2. Comply with notes Working on refrigerant circuit.
3. Loosen air conditioner compressor and remove hexagon bolt (9). Remove air conditioner compressor from ancillary bracket and secure to body with suitable material (e.g. welding wire) .
4. Unscrew bolts from ancillary assembly bracket. [Note: When installing poly V-belt, ensure that it is correctly seated on poly V-belt pulley.Finally, place poly V-belt over pulley of air conditioner compressor.] [Note: Bolts (1) and (2) are fit bolts.]
5. First tighten bolts in sequence 1 … 5 by hand.
6. Then tighten bolts to 25 Nm in sequence 1 … 5. — 25 Nm (18 lb-ft)

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