Resolved 2G Turbo AC Compressor Belt Removal

[Turboed_talon_tsi]

Hello, I’m currently trying to replace my timing belt and have removed the first 2 belts and working on the ac belt, I’m stuck and it seems impossible to remove the two bolts accessible from under the car. I loosened the top two and just need any tips ar all on how to loosen the bottom ones, I’ll attach a photo, they are these two bolts correct? Tia

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[luv2rallye]

From above: You should only have to loosen the top bolt (in the AC tension pulley bracket slot) and its bolt underneath it that the bracket rotates on - both of which then allow the AC tension pulley bracket to swing to loosen the belt on its tension pulley.

 

[Turboed_talon_tsi]

From above: You should only have to loosen the top bolt (in the AC tension pulley bracket slot) and its bolt underneath it that the bracket rotates on - both of which then allow the AC tension pulley bracket to swing to loosen the belt on its tension pulley.

These two bolts correct? I loosened them a little bit and it hasn’t moved yet, if I continue loosening it should slide the belt off?

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[luv2rallye]

Yes - "A" some and "B" almost entirely out. You may then have to slightly loosen the bolt the entire bracket swings on [under the b arrow which I think a 12mm socket on a 3/8" racket worked].

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[Turboed_talon_tsi]

Yes - "A" some and "B" almost entirely out. You may then have to slightly loosen the bolt the entire bracket swings on [under the b arrow which I think a 12mm socket on a 3/8" racket worked].

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I was just able to get it off, I backed “B” almost all the way out, cracked A loosed and backed it up a little and yes you have to also crack the bolt under the B diagram which is a 12mm, got it with a ratcheting wrench, and then the belt came off with plenty of slack

 

[luv2rallye]

Ah yes, a 12mm ratcheting wrench is perfect (I didn't have one at the time). I don't remember, but for others reading this, do you get that one from above or below?

 

[Turboed_talon_tsi]

Ah yes, a 12mm ratcheting wrench is perfect (I didn't have one at the time). I don't remember, but for others reading this, do you get that one from above or below?

From above, I don’t think I could personally get it from below, if you stick your hand towards the firewall there is just enough room to wiggle the wrench on.