A/C Compressor Replacement

tdibigd

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Feb 8, 2003
Location
Dallas, TX
TDI
2013 Passat TDI SE w/DSG, black on black
I posted this on the maint. forum also, but has anyone had any experience with compressor replacement? My clutch disentegrated over time, and finally gave out today. I purchased a new compressor from the dealer (oddly, they had the best price). If you want a clutch only, it's $400+. If you want a new compressor w/clutch, it's $215. Super.

Anyway, anyone done this before?
 

Raxum

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Jun 11, 2004
Location
San Diego CA
TDI
98 Beetle
Yes very easy, comes out from the bottom. Evacuate the system, remove the belt, remove lines, 2 bolts for the compressor and don't forget the wire.
 

tdibigd

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Feb 8, 2003
Location
Dallas, TX
TDI
2013 Passat TDI SE w/DSG, black on black
Perhaps this is a stupid question, but how in the world to you access the bolts that hold it in? It's around corners that my arm won't bend. Are they 16mm?

Thanks
 
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