Belt Pulley, Removing And Installing, SANDEN A/C Compressor

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 Audi S3, 2023 Audi RS 3, 2023 Audi A3 Quattro, and 2023 Audi A3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The belt pulley is sensitive to impact. Handle it with special care.
If the belt pulley overload protection was activated, check the A/C compressor for ease of movement before replacing the belt pulley. Replace an A/C compressor that is not operating smoothly.
If the drive plate overload protection was activated, the belt pulley can be rotated using the outer part of the drive plate so that the A/C compressor shaft and the hex fitting on the drive plate (inner part of the drive plate) do not rotate.

-- Remove the ribbed belt. Refer to RIBBED BELT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Belt Pulley, Removing and Installing. Refer to OVERVIEW - BELT PULLEY, SANDEN A/C COMPRESSOR .