Audi Q7: Overview - A/C Compressor Power Unit
Overview - A/C Compressor Power Unit, Vehicles with 6-Cylinder TFSI Engine

1 - Ribbed Belt
- Check for wear
- Mark the running direction and install on the correct side
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Rep. Gr.13; Cylinder Block, Belt Pulley Side; Ribbed Belt, Removing
and Installing.
2 - Alignment Sleeve
3 - Sub-Assembly Bracket
- There are different versions. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Rep. Gr.13; Cylinder Block, Belt Pulley Side; Sub-Assembly Bracket,
Removing and Installing.
4 - Alignment Sleeve
5 - O-Ring
- Replace. Refer to the Parts Catalog for the version.
- Coat with refrigerant oil before installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Refrigerant Circuit Seals".
6 - Low Pressure Side Refrigerant Line
7 - Bolt
8 - A/C Compressor Regulator Valve -N280-
- To check. Refer to Vehicle Diagnostic Tester in the "Guided Fault
Finding" function. Refer to
→ Wiring diagrams, Troubleshooting & Component locations.
9 - Bolt
10 - High Pressure Side Refrigerant Line
11 - O-Ring
- Replace. Refer to the Parts Catalog for the version.
- Coat with refrigerant oil before installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Refrigerant Circuit Seals".
12 - A/C Compressor
- There are different versions. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
- Refrigerant line, disconnecting and connecting. Refer to
→ Chapter "Refrigerant Lines, Disconnecting and Connecting at A/C
Compressor".
- Removing and installing at bracket. Refer to
→ Chapter "A/C Compressor, Removing and Installing at Bracket".
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "A/C Compressor, Removing and Installing".
13 - Bolt
14 - Belt Pulley with Overload Protection
- There are different versions. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
- Overview. Refer to
→ Chapter "Overview - Belt Pulley".
Note
With or without the A/C Clutch -N25- depending on the engine and the
A/C compressor.
Overview - Belt Pulley

1 - Ribbed Belt
- Check for wear
- Mark the running direction and install on the correct side
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Rep. Gr.13; Cylinder Block, Belt Pulley Side; Ribbed Belt, Removing
and Installing.
2 - Alignment Sleeve
3 - Sub-Assembly Bracket
- There are different versions. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Rep. Gr.13; Cylinder Block, Belt Pulley Side; Sub-Assembly Bracket,
Removing and Installing.
4 - Alignment Sleeve
5 - O-Ring
- Replace. Refer to the Parts Catalog for the version.
- Coat with refrigerant oil before installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Refrigerant Circuit Seals".
6 - Low Pressure Side Refrigerant Line
7 - Bolt
8 - A/C Compressor Regulator Valve -N280-
- To check. Refer to Vehicle Diagnostic Tester in the "Guided Fault
Finding" function. Refer to
→ Wiring diagrams, Troubleshooting & Component locations.
9 - Bolt
10 - High Pressure Side Refrigerant Line
11 - O-Ring
- Replace. Refer to the Parts Catalog for the version.
- Coat with refrigerant oil before installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Refrigerant Circuit Seals".
12 - A/C Compressor
- There are different versions. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
- Refrigerant line, disconnecting and connecting. Refer to
→ Chapter "Refrigerant Lines, Disconnecting and Connecting at A/C
Compressor".
- Removing and installing at bracket. Refer to
→ Chapter "A/C Compressor, Removing and Installing at Bracket".
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "A/C Compressor, Removing and Installing".
13 - Bolt
14 - Belt Pulley with Overload Protection
- There are different versions. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
- Overview. Refer to
→ Chapter "Overview - Belt Pulley".
Note
With or without the A/C Clutch -N25- depending on the engine and the
A/C compressor.
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A/C Compressor, Removing from and Installing on Bracket, Vehicles with
6-Cylinder Engine
Caution
This procedure contains mandatory replaceable parts.
Refer to component overview prior to st
Information on the Mechanically Driven A/C Compressor
Note
At the start of production, the A/C compressors manufactured
by "Denso" (type "6 SEU 14") are installed. A/C compressors from
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Belt Pulley (without A/C Clutch -N25-) Removing and Installing, "Denso"
Version "1"
Caution
This procedure contains mandatory replaceable parts.
Refer to component overview prior to startin
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NOTICE
Risk of damaging the operating cable by deforming
it.
- Never sharply bend or kink the operating cable.
Removing
- Remove the door lock. Refer to
→ Chapter "Door Lock, Removing and Installing".
Cable, Disengaging at Door Lock:
- Turn the operating cable at the
1 - Seal
2 - Grommet
For coolant lines
3 - Bolt
10 Nm
4 - Plenum Chamber Bulkhead
There are different versions. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
Removing and Installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Plenum Chamber Bulkhead, Removing and Installing".
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