Air Conditioning Compressor - GTDI 2.0L Petrol: Removal

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CAUTION: Make sure that the specified amount of refrigerant oil is added.

NOTE:

Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Some illustrations may show the engine removed for clarity.
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.

Disconnect the battery ground cable.
Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (General Procedures).
Refer to: Engine Cover - GTDi 2.0L Petrol (Removal and Installation).
WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.

Raise and support the vehicle.
Refer to: Air Conditioning System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging (General Procedures).
Refer to: Cooling System Partial Draining and Vacuum Filling (V6 S/C 3.0L Petrol, General Procedures).
Refer to: Air Cleaner (GTDi 2.0L Petrol, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Accessory Drive Belt (GTDi 2.0L Petrol, Removal and Installation).
CAUTION:
- Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.
- Make sure that all openings are sealed. Use new blanking caps.
NOTE: Clamp the hose to minimize coolant loss.
Torque Specification: 9 Nm
CAUTION:
- Make sure that all openings are sealed. Use new blanking caps.
- Lubricate the new seals with clean refrigerant oil.
NOTE: Install new O-ring seals.

Torque Specification: 18 Nm
Torque Specification: 25 Nm