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Replacement of the air conditioning compressor for the Volkswagen Golf 1.9 TDI.

Model: Volkswagen Golf Golf IV, MK 4, Golf 4 - Years 1997-2003
Part: Air conditioning

Today's instructions will allow us to disassemble and replace the air conditioning compressor of the Volkswagen Golf 1.9 TDI. First, let's open the hood of the vehicle and start removing the upper hoses to access the alternator belt; we then remove this belt by loosening the tensioner, as shown in the video. At this point, we lift the vehicle to remove the air conditioning compressor by unscrewing all its screws and disconnecting the electrical wiring; we replace the compressor with the new original one, reassembling all the other components!

Posted on 9 January 2026 by ScegliAuto

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