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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI1998A8 SEDAN (4D2) V8-3.7L (AEW)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISHEATING AND AIR CONDITIONINGCOMPRESSOR HVACSERVICE AND REPAIRA/C COMPRESSOR FROM MOUNTING BRACKET, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
1998 Audi A8 Sedan (4D2) V8-3.7L (AEW)
A/C Compressor From Mounting Bracket, Removing and Installing
1998 Audi A8 Sedan (4D2) V8-3.7L (AEW)SECTION A/C Compressor From Mounting Bracket, Removing and Installing
A/C compressor from mounting bracket, removing and installing
- Remove noise insulation
CAUTION!
Mark travel direction of the ribbed belt before removing. Reversing direction could cause the belt to fail.
- Remove ribbed V-belt
- Remove bolts -A- and -B-.
- Tightening torque: 25 Nm (18 ft lb)
CAUTION!
Support compressor with wire or hooks after removing from bracket. DO NOT allow compressor to hang from A/C lines/hoses.
NOTE:
- Removing and installing the mounting bracket for compressor and power steering pump
- When installing the compressor, make sure that the two centering sleeves -C- are correctly located.
- When installing, make sure that wiring to A/C clutch -N25- is correctly routed.
- Before installing the ribbed V-belt, check that the belt pulleys are properly aligned
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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.