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A/C Compressor Sub-Assembly Bracket, Engine Code BRM






A/C Compressor Sub-Assembly Bracket, Engine Code BRM

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1331/) (5 to 50 Nm)

The bracket for A/C compressor and ancillary parts can be removed and installed without opening the refrigerant circuit.

To remove the ribbed belt.






1 Hex Bolt M10×65

50 Nm

2 Hex Bolt M10×45

50 Nm

3 Hex Bolt M10×45

50 Nm

4 Hex Bolt M10x45

50 Nm

5 Hex Bolt M10×65

50 Nm

6 Hex Bolt M10×65

50 Nm

7 Hex Bolts M8×100

Quantity: 3

25 Nm

8 Sub-assembly Bracket For The Generator and A/C Compressor

Number on the auxiliary component bracket (03G 903 143 A)

Removing

- Remove generator.

- Loosen A/C compressor, unscrew hex-bolts - 7 -. Remove A/C compressor from auxiliary component bracket and secure to body with appropriate material (e.g. welding wire), refer to.

- Unscrew bolts - 1 - to - 6 - and remove auxiliary component bracket from cylinder block.

Always observe tightening torque of mounting bolts:

- Tighten hex bolts, items - 1 -, - 2 -, - 3 -, - 4 -, - 5 - and - 6 - in succession.

9 Dowel Sleeves

Quantity: 2

Make sure they fit correctly between the auxiliary component bracket and the A/C compressor.

10 Dowel Sleeves

Quantity: 2

Make sure they fit correctly between the auxiliary component bracket and the cylinder block.

11 A/C Compressor

Removing and installing, refer to => [ A/C Compressor ] Service and Repair.

Securing A/C compressor to body






Position of ribbed V-belt:






1. Tensioning roller

2. Ribbed belt pulley - generator

3. Ribbed belt pulley - A/C compressor

4. Ribbed belt

5. Ribbed belt pulley - crankshaft


If A/C compressor is removed and refrigerant circuit not opened, A/C compressor must be secure to body using appropriate material, a welding wire for example.

Ensure refrigerant hoses remain on A/C compressor without tension for this.

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

Last, install ribbed belt over ribbed belt pulley of A/C compressor.