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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI2012A6 SEDAN (4G2) L4-2.0L TURBO (CAEB)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISHEATING AND AIR CONDITIONINGCOMPRESSOR HVACSERVICE AND REPAIRA/C COMPRESSOR DRIVE UNITDRIVE PLATE WITH OVERLOAD PROTECTION
2012 Audi A6 Sedan (4G2) L4-2.0L Turbo (CAEB)
Drive Plate With Overload Protection
2012 Audi A6 Sedan (4G2) L4-2.0L Turbo (CAEB)SECTION Drive Plate With Overload Protection
Drive Plate with Overload Protection
Removing
- Remove the A/C compressor. Refer to => [ A/C Compressor ] A/C Compressor.
- Counterhold the drive plate - C - with a commercially available strap wrench (with electrical tape) to remove the bolts - A -.
Installing
Installation is done is reverse order, observe the following:
• Tightening specification, refer to => [ A/C Compressor Drive Unit Overview ] A/C Compressor Drive Unit Overview.
- Position the drive plate with the overload protection - B - onto drive plate.
- Insert the bolts and tighten them until they are flush by hand.
- Inspect the drive plate run-out. Refer to => [ A/C Compressor Drive Plate with Overload Protection, Checking Run-Out and Adjusting ] A/C Compressor Drive Plate With Overload Protection, Checking Run-Out and Adjusting.
- Tighten the bolts.
- Inspect the drive plate run-out again.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.