Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories: Service and Repair

Accessory Assembly Bracket

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Locking Pin (T10060A)

• Spring Type Clip Pliers (VAS 5024 A)

Removing

- Remove the engine cover and air filter.

- Remove cover from above the battery, by pressing the release buttons - arrows -.







Follow the steps for disconnecting the battery. .

- With ignition switched off, disconnect battery ground (GND) cable - arrow -.






- Pull the EVAP canister with connected lines upward - arrow - out of the retainer and lay it aside.






• Before removing the ribbed belt, mark the turning direction on it with chalk or a felt tip pen. A reversed turning direction can cause damage to the belt under operating conditions.

- Pivot the ribbed belt tensioner in direction of - arrow - to relieve tension on the ribbed belt.






- Secure tensioning element using the (T10060A).






- Remove ribbed belt.

- Remove ribbed belt tensioner - arrows -.






- Discharge the refrigerant circuit.

- Remove noise insulation.

- Remove right noise insulation fasteners - 1 to 3 -.






- Remove the A/C compressor.

- Remove the accessory assembly bracket - bolts - 1 to 6 -.






Installing

Installation is in the reverse order of removal, noting the following.

• For the correct tightening specifications, refer to => [ Ribbed Belt and Assembly Bracket Overview ] Ribbed Belt and Assembly Bracket Overview

- Tighten the bolts in the sequence - 1 to 6 -.






- Install the generator.

- Install A/C compressor.

- Install the ribbed belt. Refer to => [ Ribbed Belt ] Ribbed Belt.

- Connect the battery.