Installing Magnetic Clutch

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If a new magnetic clutch is installed, the air gap between pressure plate and pulley must be checked with a depth gauge. → Checking The Magnetic Clutch

Place the solenoid coil -D- on the compressor housing. The lock pin -G- must engage in the locking hole -H- .

Fig 1: Installing Solenoid Coil On Compressor Housing
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When installing the Seeger circlip ring, the slanted surface of the Seeger circlip ring must point forward.

Fig 2: Locating Seeger Circlip Ring Installation Position
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Position the Seeger circlip ring -F- for the solenoid coil -D- and fit it using the Seeger circlip ring pliers.

Fig 3: Installing Solenoid Coil Seeger Circlip Ring
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When installing the Seeger circlip ring, the slanted surface of the Seeger circlip ring must point forward.

Fig 4: Locating Seeger Circlip Ring Installation Position
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Position pulley -C- and install it with the Seeger circlip ring -E- .

Fig 5: Positioning Pulley
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Secure electric line on the compressor with the fastening screw.
Position the air-conditioning compressor with fuel cooler on the engine and use the three fastening screws -5- to secure it to the engine. → Tightening torque: 23 Nm (17 ftlb.)
Fit the two cap nuts -4- for the fuel cooler and tighten them.

Fig 6: Installing Fuel Cooler Fastening Nuts And Air-Conditioning Compressor Fastening Screws

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Connect the electric line for the air-conditioning compressor and clip it onto the bracket behind the oil-filter console.

Fig 7: Routing Air Conditioning Compressor Electric Line
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Position the pressure plate -A- and secure in place with the fastening screw -1- . → Tightening torque: 14 Nm (10.5 ftlb.)

Fig 8: Installing Pressure Plate
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