A4 B7 3.0TDI a/c compressor replacement

[TurboJeff]

Does anyone have a method or screen shots etc of the factory procedure for removing and replacing the a/c compressor on an A4 B7 3.0TDI quattro engine?

 

[TYphoon GB]

Year and or 150 or 170kw?

 

[TurboJeff]

hi, its a 2007 170kw

 

[TYphoon GB]

Do you need the lock carrier (front end removal) parts?

Oh and only a Safe Handling of Refrigerants Certificate holder can empty the system.

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[TYphoon GB]

Missed one...

 

[TurboJeff]

thanks for this its a big help.

 

[TurboJeff]

Last weekend I got my system de-gassed at a local garage and then replaced the compressor with a new one following the guide posted by TYphoon GB, thanks for this all went well, bit of a job but got it sorted!

I need to get the system re gassed, can I do this with the gas bottles and valve adapter (which I already have for topping up my old cars) that you can buy in Halfords or should I go and get the system re-gassed at the garage that de-gassed it with a proper AC machine?