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Replacing Air Conditioning Compressor on VW Jetta

Model: Volkswagen Jetta A4, MK 4 - Years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Part: Air conditioning

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Is the air conditioning compressor not working anymore? Here's how to remove it on a VW Jetta. Pull the lever located at the bottom left of the dashboard and lift the bonnet securely, locate the power battery and disconnect the terminals.

Raise the car with a column lift, remove the compressor belt. Unscrew all the securing bolts of the air conditioning compressor.

Once disassembly is complete, extract it from the engine bay. Insert the new compressor into the appropriate housing, screw in the securing bolts. Reconnect the power terminals.


Updated on 17 March 2026 by ScegliAuto


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