A6 Quattro Wagon V6-3.2L (BKH) (2006)
Compressor Pulley: Service and Repair
Compressor Belt Pulley, Removing and Installing From Compressor
Compressor Belt Pulley, Removing and Installing from Compressor
‹› If overload protection of pulley triggers, check compressor for ease of motion before replacing the pulley. If compressor creates friction, replace it
completely.
‹› To remove belt pulley, it depends on engine version if it is necessary to remove compressor from engine => [ Compressor with Pulley, Removing
and Installing at Bracket ] See: Service and Repair/Compressor with Pulley, Removing and Installing at Bracket.
‹› The compressor can be removed and installed at the bracket without opening the refrigerant lines => [ Compressor with Pulley, Removing and
Installing at Bracket ] See: Service and Repair/Compressor with Pulley, Removing and Installing at Bracket.
‹› Mark direction of rotation of ribbed belt using chalk or felt-tip marker before removing. Running a used belt in the opposite direction could
destroy it.
‹› Different compressors may be installed depending on engine and country variant.
‹› Belt pulley is made of plastic and is sensitive to impact, therefore handle it with especial care
‹› If overload safeguard of drive plate - C - has triggered, drive plate can be pried off from belt pulley - D - after removing circlip - A -
Preparation
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Remove noise insulation.
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Release tension on ribbed belt and remove it.
