Accessory assembly bracket, removing and installing

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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: Locking Tool T40098

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Locking Tool T40098

Fig 2: Identifying Spring-Type Clip Pliers VAS 5024 A

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Spring-type clip pliers VAS 5024 A

Removing

Fig 3: Removing Engine Cover

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Remove engine cover - arrows -.

CAUTION: Observe procedures for disconnecting battery → 27 BATTERY, STARTER, GENERATOR, CRUISE CONTROL .

Fig 4: Disconnecting Battery Ground (GND) Strap

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With ignition switched off, disconnect Battery Ground (GND) strap - arrow -.

NOTE:

Before removing 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.

Fig 5: Pivoting Belt Tensioner For Ribbed Belt To Relieve Tension On Ribbed Belt

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Pivot belt tensioner for ribbed belt in direction of - arrow - to relieve tension on ribbed belt.
Secure tensioning element using Locking Tool T40098.
Remove ribbed belt.

Fig 6: Removing Ribbed Belt Tensioner With Engine Lifting Eye

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Remove ribbed belt tensioner with engine lifting eye - arrows -.
Remove generator → 27 BATTERY, STARTER, GENERATOR, CRUISE CONTROL

Fig 7: Identifying Exhaust Pipe Fasteners

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For vehicles with auxiliary heater, remove bolts - arrows - for exhaust pipe of parking heater/auxiliary heater on noise insulation.

Fig 8: Identifying Quick-Release Fasteners And Noise Insulation

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Loosen quick-release fasteners - 1 - and - 2 - and remove front noise insulation.

Fig 9: Removing Bracket For Refrigerant Line On Oil Pan

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Remove bracket for refrigerant line on oil pan - arrow -.

Fig 10: Separating Connector For Wiring To Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch Solenoid

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Separate connector - 1 - for wiring to air conditioning compressor clutch solenoid.

CAUTION: The air conditioning refrigerant circuit must not be opened.

Remove air conditioning compressor from bracket - arrows -.

NOTE:

To prevent damage to condenser and also to the refrigerant lines/hoses, ensure that the lines and hoses are not stretched, kinked or bent.

Hang up A/C compressor with attached lines at bottom of vehicle.

Fig 11: Removing/Installing Accessory Assembly Bracket Bolts

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

Installing

Installation is in reverse order of removal, note the following:

Fig 12: Removing/Installing Accessory Assembly Bracket Bolts

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Then tighten bolts in sequence - 1 to 6 -.
Install generator → 27 BATTERY, STARTER, GENERATOR, CRUISE CONTROL
Install A/C compressor → 87 AIR CONDITIONING
Install ribbed belt → Ribbed belt, removing and installing .

Connect battery. Necessary measures → 27 BATTERY, STARTER, GENERATOR, CRUISE CONTROL

Torque specifications

Component		Nm
Accessory assembly bracket to cylinder block		45 ¹⁾
Ribbed belt tensioner to accessory assembly bracket		23
¹⁾ Insert with locking fluid