A/C Compressor, Removing And Installing At Bracket, Vehicles With 6-Cylinder Engine (Except 6-Cylinder 2.9L TFSI Engine): Installing

Fig 1: A/C compressor, Alignment Sleeves & Contact Surfaces

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Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

-- Before tightening the A/C compressor, check seating of both alignment bushings -A- in bracket or A/C compressor -B-.

-- Clean the A/C compressor contact surfaces -C- thoroughly.

• The alignment sleeves -A- have different versions (different lengths), make sure to use the correct version. Refer to Parts Information.
• Make sure the alignment sleeves -A- are seated correctly and the contact surfaces are clean. Incorrectly installed alignment sleeves and dirty or damaged contact surfaces -C- on the bracket or A/C compressor can lead to alignment irregularities between the A/C compressor and engine. Alignment irregularities over operating time lead to damage to the ribbed belt or A/C compressor.