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Renewing pulley, version “2” — AUDI

Renewing pulley, version “2” on Audi: factory workshop procedure. Full factory text, tools and checks.

Workshop procedure for AUDI — the factory write-up, straight from real workshop data.

factory workshop text

📋 Procedure

ℹ️ Torque figures below come verbatim from workshop data — always cross-check against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening.

Renewing pulley, version
“2”
Note
If the pulley overload protection device has been triggered, check that the air conditioner compressor can rotate freely before renewing the pulley. If the air conditioner compressor does not rotate freely, renew the complete unit.
It is not always necessary to unfasten the air conditioner compressor from the engine to detach the pulley
Chapter
“
Detaching air conditioner compressor from holder/attaching - vehicles with 6-cyl. TDI engine
”
,
Chapter
“
Detaching air conditioner compressor from holder/attaching - vehicles with 8-cyl. TDI engine
”
,
Chapter
“
Removing and installing air conditioner compressor - vehicles with 6-cyl. FSI engine
”
and
Chapter
“
Detaching and attaching air conditioner compressor at bracket - vehicles with 12-cyl. engine
”
. Depending on the engine version, however, it may be necessary to unfasten the lock carrier from the vehicle and pull it forwards slightly (to create some space)
General body repairs, exterior
Rep. gr.
50
Lock carrier; Implementing and resetting service position
.
Various pulley versions with differing diameters may be fitted depending on the type of air conditioner compressor and the engine version
Electronic parts catalogue
.
The pulley with drive plate and cap is available as a replacement part (single part number). The pulley and the drive plate are held together by a bolt (bolt is not required; can be disposed of). This bolt is used during manufacturing to insert a pre-determined amount of a specific grease into the thread of the drive plate (sufficient for fitting the drive plate onto the compressor shaft once; do not re-use a drive plate that has been unscrewed)
Electronic parts catalogue
.
Pulley version
“2”
is currently installed on vehicles e.g. with compressor type
“6 SEU 14”
in conjunction with the 12-cyl. engine.
Detaching and attaching pulley at air conditioner compressor
Chapter
“
Removing and installing pulley, version
2
”
Bolt
Renew
Tightening torque: 20 Nm
Loosening and tightening
Chapter
Drive plate
Different versions
Electronic parts catalogue
Detaching and attaching
Chapter
Triggered if torque is too great (e.g. if air conditioner compressor cannot rotate freely)
Circlip
Renew
Ensure correct installation position (flat side facing air conditioner compressor)
Removing and installing
Chapter
Pulley
Rubber element of pulley is triggered if torque is too great (e.g. if air conditioner compressor cannot rotate freely) causing pulley to free-wheel without driving air conditioner compressor
Different versions
Electronic parts catalogue
Detaching and attaching
Chapter
Note
Under certain conditions (e.g. engine running roughly), rubber element of pulley may be triggered when there is no fault in the air conditioner compressor or refrigerant circuit.
Air conditioner compressor
Different models are fitted depending on engine and country version of vehicle
Electronic parts catalogue
Clean air conditioner compressor flange before fitting pulley.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.