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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2003GOLF (1J1) L4-1.9L DSL TURBO (ALH)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISHEATING AND AIR CONDITIONINGCOMPRESSOR HVACSERVICE AND REPAIR
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1J1) L4-1.9L DSL Turbo (ALH)
Compressor HVAC: Service and Repair
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1J1) L4-1.9L DSL Turbo (ALH)SECTION Service and Repair
Compressor Bracket Removing And Installing
4-cylinder TDI 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 - Bracket for injection pump, generator, compressor and power steering pump
- Removing:
- First remove injection pump, generator and power steering pump
- Remove bolts -7- (qty. 2)
- Remove compressor from bracket and suspend with wire on body.
- Remove bolts -4- and -5-.
- Remove bracket from engine block.
2 - Injection pump
- Removing:
3 - Power steering pump
- Removing:
4 - Bolt
- M10X65
- 45 Nm (33 ft lb)
- Qty.: 4
5 - Bolt
- M10X45
- 45 Nm (33 ft lb)
- Qty.: 2
6 - Compressor
- Manufacturer: Sanden, designation: SD7V16
- Manufacturer: Zexel, designation: DCW-17D
- With A/C clutch -N25-
7 - Bolt
- M10X112
- 45 Nm (33 ft lb)
- Qty. 2
8 - Idler pulley
9 - Generator
- Removing:
10 - Ribbed belt
Fig. 1 Ribbed belt, removing (engine code ALH only)
NOTE:
- Engine codes AEG and AFP ribbed belt, removing See Repair Manual, Engine Mechanical.
- Before removing ribbed belt, mark the direction of rotation on the belt. When installing the belt be sure that it is correctly seated on the pulley.
- Apply flat ring wrench (16 mm) to hexagon of belt tensioner.
- Move wrench in direction of arrow.
- Remove ribbed belt.
Fig. 2 Idler pulley, removing and installing
1 - Cover cap
2 - 25 Nm (18 ft lb)
3 - Idler roller
Fig. 3 Ribbed belt routing (engine code ALH only)
NOTE: When installing the belt, be sure that it is correctly seated on the pulley.
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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.