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Removing air conditioning system magnetic clutch N25 from air conditioner compressor — VW

Removing air conditioning system magnetic clutch N25 from air conditioner compressor on VW: 12 steps.

Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

12 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 6E1, 6X1

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  • If hook is placed on lower edge of poly V-belt pulley, there is a danger of damaging air conditioning system magnetic clutch N25.

📋 Procedure

  1. Carefully secure air conditioner compressor in a vice.
  2. Using a pin wrench3212 and flexible socket wrench, unscrew hexagon nuts.
  3. Insert a screwdriver into gap between coupling disc and poly V-belt pulley.
  4. Turn screwdriver slightly (arrow).
  5. Repeat procedure at two other points along circumference (arrows).
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  1. Remove clutch disc (8).
  2. Remove spacers (3).
  3. Remove circlip for poly V-belt pulley (7).
  4. Pull off poly V-belt pulley (6) using three-arm pullerKUKKO 45-2.
  5. Place hooks (arrow) as shown in illustration. [Note: If hook is placed on lower edge of poly V-belt pulley, there is a danger of damaging air conditioning system magnetic clutch N25.]
  6. Remove solenoid by removing circlip holding it.
  7. Remove solenoid from compressor.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.