Removing and installing air conditioner compressor, engine code CKDA — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Touareg II (7P, 2010–2018)

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• Item 2 can be disregarded.
• When installing, make sure connector is correctly connected to air conditioner compressor.When installing, ensure both dowel sleeves are located correctly between engine and AC compressor (belt side).

🔩 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. Observe safety precautions when working on the high-voltage system Safety precautions when working on high-voltage system.
2. Observe safety precautions when working in the vicinity of high-voltage components Safety precautions when working in the vicinity of high-voltage components.
3. Comply with notes Working on refrigerant circuit.
4. Extract refrigerant with air conditioning service station. Comply with notes .
5. Remove engine cover panel Engine10.

6. Removing poly V-belt 13.
7. Disconnect connectors (1).
8. Unscrew bolts (arrows A) from bracket and lay bracket aside.
9. Unscrew bolts (2) and (3) (20 ± 3 Nm) of refrigerant lines. — 3 Nm (2.2 lb-ft)
10. Unscrew bolt (1) at retaining point for refrigerant line. [Note: Item 2 can be disregarded.]
11. Remove refrigerant lines and seal with suitable bungs then place to one side.
12. Remove AC compressor bolts (arrows B) (25 ± 3 Nm) and remove AC compressor. [Note: When installing, make sure connector is correctly connected to air conditioner compressor.When installing, ensure both dowel sleeves are located correctly between engine and AC compressor (belt side).] — 3 Nm (2.2 lb-ft)

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