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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2003EUROVAN V6-2.8L (AXK)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTARTING AND CHARGINGCHARGING SYSTEMALTERNATORSERVICE AND REPAIRCOMPRESSOR AND BRACKET, ASSEMBLY
2003 Volkswagen Eurovan V6-2.8L (AXK)
Compressor and Bracket, Assembly
2003 Volkswagen Eurovan V6-2.8L (AXK)SECTION Compressor and Bracket, Assembly
Compressor And Bracket, Assembly
Compressor bracket, removing and installing
Required:
- Torque wrench 5 - 50 Nm (44 in lb - 40 ft lb)
NOTE: Compressor bracket and related parts can be removed and installed without discharging A/C refrigerant system.
1 - Generator (GEN) compressor and power steering pump bracket
- Removing:
- Remove Generator (GEN)
- Remove compressor
- Remove power steering Pump
- Installing:
- First install guide bolts -3-
2 - Washer
- 8.4 x 16 x 1.6
3 - Guide bolt (2x)
- M8 x 60
- 25 Nm (18 ft lb)
4 - Socket head bolt
- M8 x 60
- 25 Nm (18 ft lb)
5 - Refrigerant hoses
6 - Compressor
- Removing:
- Loosen bolts -8-, knock-back clamping sleeves on compressor, then remove bolts completely.
7 - Ribbed drive belt
8 - Hex bolt
- M10 x 112
- 45 Nm (33 ft lb)
9 - Socket head combination bolt
- M8 x 25
- 25 Nm (18 ft lb)
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.