Removing and installing compressor bracket - engine codes ACU, ACV, AET, AEU, AEY, AHY, AJA, AJT, APL, AUF, AVT, AXG, AXL, AYC and AYY — VW

Special tools, workshop equipment, test and measuring appliances and auxiliary items required

V.A.G 1331 Torque wrench (5...50 Nm)

Note:

Compressor bracket and related parts can be removed and installed without having to open refrigerant circuit

Compressor
Threaded bush M8

Compressor bracket
Number on housing
074 260 887 C
Removing:
Removing ribbed belt
=>Page
87-126

Remove idler roller -item
15
-.
Remove vane pump pulley -item
12
-.
Remove securing bolt -item
5
-.
Remove compressor bracket and secure to body with appropriate material (e.g. welding wire)
Unbolt compressor bracket from alternator bracket.

Socket head bolt M8x45
20 Nm

Allen head bolt M10x110
45 Nm

Hexagon bolt M10x120
40 Nm

Hexagon bolt M10x45
40 Nm

Alternator bracket
Number on housing
074 145 169 F
Removing:
Air conditioning compressor bracket -
3
- removed
Remove alternator (remove securing bolt item -
9
-)
Remove vane pump (remove securing bolt item -
11
-; hoses remain connected) and lay to side
Remove securing bolt items -
4
-,-
6
-,-
7
- and -
16
-

Hexagon bolt M8x85
20 Nm + 1/4 turn (90°)

Vane pump
Allen head bolt
20 Nm

Belt pulley
Hexagon socket head bolt
20 Nm

Hexagon bolt
45 Nm

Idler roller
Combi bolt
40 Nm

Removing and installing ribbed belt

Note:

Before removing the ribbed belt mark the direction of rotation. When installing the belt ensure it is correctly seated in the pulley.

Removing ribbed belt

Removing insulation tray:

=> General body repairs, exterior; Repair group 50; Body front; Noise insulation -overview-
General body repairs, exterior
Body front
Noise insulation -overview-

Grasp the ribbed belt on the left and right-hand sides of the P.A.S. vane pump -7- with both hands.
Slowly pull the ribbed belt in direction of arrow using substantial force and remove it from the P.A.S. vane pump -7- and then from the other belt pulleys.

Installing ribbed belt

First place the ribbed belt on tensioning roller -1-, then on alternator -2-, idler roller -3-, vibration damper -4-, idler roller -5- and as far as possible on air conditioner compressor -6-.

Grasp the ribbed belt -arrows- with both hands and slowly pull it over P.A.S. vane pump.
Turn engine over by hand in engine direction of rotation and ensure ribbed belt seats correctly in the running grooves in the belt pulley.
Start engine and check belt running.

Ribbed belt routing

Note:

When installing the belt ensure it is correctly seated in the ribbed belt pulley.

Belt drive with air conditioner compressor

1 -
Vibration damper/ribbed belt pulley
2 -
Idler roller
3 -
Tensioning roller
4 -
Ribbed belt
5 -
Ribbed belt pulley - alternator
6 -
Idler roller
7 -
Ribbed belt pulley - power assisted steering vane pump
8 -
Ribbed belt pulley - air conditioner compressor