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Removing the Air Conditioning Compressor on Jetta

Model: Volkswagen Jetta MK 5, A5 - Years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Part: Air conditioning

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Removing the air conditioning compressor? Remove the air compressor from inside the engine bay of a Jetta if damaged. Open and lift the front bonnet, disconnect the battery terminals.

Remove the engine cover panel for convenience. Locate the air compressor and disconnect the electrical connectors attached to it. Use a socket spanner to undo the securing bolts of the air compressor and remove it from the engine bay. Fit the new part by connecting the power connectors, the belt, and the associated securing screws.

Turn on the air conditioning and test the new part.


Updated on 29 March 2026 by ScegliAuto


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