Removing and installing air conditioner compressor drive plate — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Touareg II (7P, 2010–2018)

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• Depending on the version of the air conditioner compressor (different shafts), a ring spanner or, e.g. a socket T10001/10 from the shock absorber set T10001 or counter-hold tool3079 must be used.
• This figure shows rubber elements (B) in version "“1”". The rubber elements (B) in the version "“2”" are connected at their tops.

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove drive plate with overload protection .
2. Loosen drive plate (C) by turning with a commercially available strap wrench (with fabric strap) in direction of arrow (D). Counterhold air conditioner compressor input shaft (A) with a counterhold (B) on compressor shaft (A). [Note: Depending on the version of the air conditioner compressor (different shafts), a ring spanner or, e.g. a socket T10001/10 from the shock absorber set T10001 or counter-hold tool3079 must be used.]
3. When installing rubber elements (B), moisten them lightly with, for example, a soapy solution as lubricant.
4. Insert rubber elements (B) into drive plate (A) as shown in illustration.
5. Insert drive plate (A) with rubber elements (B) into drive plate (C) so far that it contacts shaft of air conditioner compressor as shown in figure. [Note: This figure shows rubber elements (B) in version "“1”". The rubber elements (B) in the version "“2”" are connected at their tops.]
6. Screw drive disc (C) onto air conditioner compressor shaft (B) by turning in direction of arrow (F).
7. Tighten drive plate (C) to 30 Nm by turning it with a commercially available strap wrench (with fabric strap) in direction of arrow (E). Counterhold air conditioner compressor input shaft (A) with a counterhold (B) on compressor shaft (A). [Note: Depending on the version of the air conditioner compressor (different shafts), a ring spanner or, e.g. a socket T10001/10 from the shock absorber set T10001 or counter-hold tool3079 must be used.] — 30 Nm (22 lb-ft)

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