Compressor HVAC: Service and Repair

1999 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan (9M2) L4-2.0L (AEG)SECTION Service and Repair



Compressor Bracket Removing And Installing







4-cylinder gasoline engine

Special tools and equipment required
- Torque wrench (5-50 Nm)


NOTE: The compressor bracket and related components can be removed and installed without discharging the refrigerant circuit.


1 - Ribbed belt tensioner
- Ribbed belt routing See Fig. 1
- Ribbed belt, removing:
2 - Generator
- Removing:
3 - Bracket for generator, compressor and power steering pump
- Removing:
- First remove generator and power steering pump.
- Remove bolts -7-
- Remove compressor from bracket and suspend with wire on body.
- Remove socket head bolts -4- (qty. 4)
- Remove bracket from engine block.
4 - Socket head bolt M10x55
- Qty. 4
- 50 Nm (37 ft lb)
5 - Power steering pump
- Removing:
6 - Compressor
- Manufacturer: Sanden, designation: SD7V16
- Manufacturer: Zexel, designation: DCW-17D
- With A/C clutch - N25-
7 - Bolt M10x112
- 45 Nm (33 ft lb)

Fig. 1 Ribbed belt routing







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


RENDER: 1.0x

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.