Releasing air conditioning compressor

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Loosen screws (1) .
Slide the air conditioning compressor (2) out and set it aside.

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Release the belt tensioner (2) with a suitable socket wrench (1) clockwise in arrow direction.

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Maintain the preload of the belt tensioner (1) using a suitable socket wrench (3) .
Secure the belt tensioner (1) against turning with the special tool 0 496 268 (11 0 390) (2) .

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Remove the drive belt (1) from the belt pulley (2) of the air conditioning compressor (5) and put it aside.
Unlock plug connection (3) and disconnect.
Loosen screws (4) .
Detach and tie up the air conditioning compressor (5) .

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