Releasing air conditioning compressor

Loosen screws (1).
Release air conditioning compressor (2) carefully from the support console and tie it up.

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Prepare special tool 0 493 751 (11 9 150) as shown.

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Release the screws (1) on the air conditioning compressor (2).

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Slacken the screw (1) at the rear of the air conditioning compressor using the special tool 0 493 751 (11 9 150) .
Release screw (2) using special tool 0 493 751 (11 9 150) .

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Unlock the connector (1) on the air conditioning compressor and disconnect it.
Slide the holder (2) to one side.
Pull down air conditioning compressor (3) until the refrigerant lines are accessible from the wheel well.

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