What steps should be followed when replacing an A/C Compressor in an air conditioning system on 2005 Volkswagen Passat?

Replacement of a damaged compressor is accompanied with replacement of the orifice tube and accumulator. Release the AC system, prop the car and detach the parts required to gain access. Unscrew disconnect connections and take compressor off. Use the same volume of new refrigerant oil to fill the new compressor, evacuate the system, recharge it and leak test it.

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2005 Volkswagen Passat Compressor Part Number: 4B0-260-805-BX
$504.47 MSRP: $630.86
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Product Specifications
- Item Weight: 14.80 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 4B0-260-805-BX
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2005 Volkswagen Passat Submodels:
- 4 Motion, GL, GLS, GLS 4 Motion, GLX, GLX 4 Motion | 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
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2005 Volkswagen Passat Compressor Part Number: 8D0-260-805-RX
$541.13 MSRP: $677.09
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Product Specifications
- Replaces: 8D0-260-805-R, 8D0-260-805-Q, 8D0-260-805-B, 8D0-260-805-J, 8D0-260-805-P
- Item Weight: 14.40 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 8D0-260-805-RX
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2005 Volkswagen Passat Submodels:
- GL, GL TDI, GLS, GLS 4 Motion, GLS TDI | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL

2005 Volkswagen Passat A/C Compressor Parts and Q&A

Q: What steps should be followed when replacing an A/C Compressor in an air conditioning system on 2005 Volkswagen Passat?
A: Replacement of a damaged compressor is accompanied with replacement of the orifice tube and accumulator. Release the AC system, prop the car and detach the parts required to gain access. Unscrew disconnect connections and take compressor off. Use the same volume of new refrigerant oil to fill the new compressor, evacuate the system, recharge it and leak test it.