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Denso A/C Compressor Belt Pulley - Version 2






Denso A/C Compressor Belt Pulley - Version 2

If the drive plate overload protection activates, check the A/C compressor for ease of movement before replacing the belt pulley. If the A/C compressor creates friction, replace it completely.

The function of overload protection of the belt pulley is described in, for example, Self Study Program No. 240; Audi A2 Technical Information.

The A/C compressor can be removed and installed at the bracket on engine without opening the refrigerant lines.

Removal






- Removing ribbed belt.

- Unscrew the bolt - A - while counter-holding the drive plate - B - with a commercially available spanner wrench - C - (pin diameter 5.0 mm).

If the belt pulley cannot be removed with the A/C compressor installed, remove the A/C compressor with the refrigerant lines connected:
In the case of vehicles with a 6 cylinder TFSI engine, the A/C compressor must be removed. Refer to => [ A/C Compressor ] A/C Compressor.

- Carefully and evenly pry off the drive plate - A - with 2 screwdrivers - B -.






Make sure that the collar for pulley - C - is not damaged when prying off drive plate - A -.

The belt pulley - C - and drive plate - A - are available in different versions. Refer to Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

- Remove the circlip - A -.






- Remove the belt pulley - B -.

Installation

Installation is done is reverse order, observe the following:

Tightening specification, refer to => [ Denso A/C Compressor Belt Pulley - Version 2 Overview ] Denso A/C Compressor Belt Pulley - Version 2 Overview.

Replace the circlip.

- Clean the A/C compressor flange prior to installing the belt pulley.

- Install the belt pulley on the A/C compressor flange.

Installation must be possible without much force.

- Install the circlip - A - on the right side.

The beveled insertion edge - C - faces away from the A/C compressor - install the flat side facing the A/C compressor.

- Install the A/C compressor with the refrigerant lines connected,

- Install the A/C compressor in vehicles with a 6 cylinder TFSI engine. Refer to => [ A/C Compressor ] A/C Compressor.

- Install the ribbed belt.