Does anyone have a how to on the a/c compressor removal? It looks almost impossible to remove with the power steering pump on the bottomw still on. If anyone has pics on how to then that would be great.

 

Has anyone ever removed a compressor? Just telling me the easiest way to do it would be great. Just need some info.

 

Anyone?

 

My engine was out of the car when it was changed. But you most likely need to remove the alternator before you can remove the compressor. The alt takes no more than an hour to swap so it wont add to much time added time. Just make sure you have to correct connector before you start the swap, if they are different, you need to swap the connector so they match.

 

You can find a alt how to in the mkiv sticky on vwvortex

 

I tried to search that site and could not find anything. I can not get a good angle to take the compressor out nor the alternator. Any other ideas? Or links?

 

Everything is pretty tight in there. Surprising my warranty covers it but will have to pay out of pocket for the for some of the costs even when I front the part. Crazy!

 

From what I remember on my motor when it was out of the car, they're all just one or two bolts that hold them to the acc bracket it's just a matter of getting at them...and they were pretty tough.

 

alt removal DIY. After its gone, you should be able to slide out the a/c compressor

 

Finally I found this thread about the Alternator.. Just need one for the A/C. Lol.. http://www.audiworld.com/tech/eng92.shtml