Replacing air conditioner compressor pulley (“Denso” make, version “2”) — AUDI
Replacing air conditioner compressor pulley (“Denso” make, 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.
📋 Procedure
ℹ️ Torque figures below come verbatim from workshop data — always cross-check against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening.
Replacing air conditioner compressor pulley (
“Denso”
make, version
“2”
)
Note
This type of pulley is fitted on the
“7 SEU 17”
air conditioner compressor version for example.
Various pulley designs may be fitted depending on the type of air conditioner compressor and the engine version
Electronic parts catalogue
.
Detaching pulley from air conditioner compressor/re-attaching
Chapter
.
1
Circlip
Remove carefully using a small screwdriver or pointed-nose pliers (paying particular attention to the pulley).
As of Model Year 2006, circlips are being gradually introduced which are provided with a vulcanised rubber disc to replace the plastic disc which may be bonded on at present (not applicable to all air conditioner compressors)
Chapter
.
Detaching/attaching
Chapter
2
Drive plate
Screwed to the air conditioner compressor drive shaft
Different versions
Electronic parts catalogue
With overload safeguard; tripped in the event of excessive torque (e.g. stiff air conditioner compressor) and the pulley just free-wheels without driving the air conditioner compressor.
Detaching/attaching
Chapter
Tightening torque 35 Nm
A plastic disc may have been affixed depending on production period
Chapter
.
3
Circlip
Replace
Ensure correct positioning (flat side facing air conditioner compressor)
Removing and installing
Chapter
4
Spacer
Dimensions: 17.5 x 10 x 3 mm
5
Rubber elements
6x, ensure correct installation
Chapter
Decouples the pulley from the air conditioner compressor drive shaft, damps vibration and noise.
On installation, moisten the rubber elements slightly with tyre assembly paste or soap solution for example to provide lubrication.
6
Pulley
The pulley is made of plastic, is sensitive to impact and should therefore be treated with extreme care.
Different versions
Electronic parts catalogue
Detaching/attaching
Chapter
7
Air conditioner compressor
Different models may be fitted depending on the engine version and country version of the vehicle
Electronic parts catalogue
.
Clean the air conditioner compressor flange before fitting the pulley.
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Variants of the same model differ. Cross-check torque against the factory manual for your engine before final tightening.
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