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OVERVIEW - A/C COMPRESSOR WITH A/C Clutch -N25
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan S, FWDSECTION OVERVIEW - A/C COMPRESSOR WITH A/C Clutch -N25
- A/C Compressor
- There are different versions. Refer to the Parts Information.
- Removing and Installing. Refer to A/C COMPRESSOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Removing from and attaching to the bracket. Refer to A/C COMPRESSOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING ON BRACKET .
- Seal
- Replace after removing
- There are different versions. Refer to the Parts Information.
- Before installing, coat with refrigerant oil on a sponge.
- High Pressure Side Refrigerant Line
- Bolt
- 22 Nm
- Low Pressure Side Refrigerant Line
- Seal
- Replace after removing
- There are different versions. Refer to the Parts Information.
- Before installing, coat with refrigerant oil on a sponge.
- Pressure Relief Valve
- A/C Clutch -N25- Connector
- A/C Compressor Regulator Valve -N280-
- To check, use the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester in the "Guided Fault Finding" function. Refer to Wiring Diagram.
- A/C Compressor Regulator Valve -N280- Connector
- Bolt
- 25 Nm
- Belt Pulley with A/C Clutch -N25-
- There are different versions. Refer to the Parts Information.
- Overview. Refer to OVERVIEW - BELT PULLEY .
- Alignment Sleeve
- Quantity: 2
- Oil Drain Plug
- If the oil drain plug is not a replacement part - do not remove the oil drain plug.
- Only remove on an empty refrigerant circuit.
- Replace the oil drain plug/seal after removal
- There are different versions. Refer to the Parts Information.
- Denso A/C compressor 30 Nm
- Mahle/Delphi A/C compressor 20 ± 1 Nm
- Sanden A/C compressor 15 ± 1 Nm
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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.