Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

Condenser

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1331/) (5 to 50 Nm)

• Robinair A/C Service Unit (ROB 134APF) or succeeding model.

• Refrigerant must be extracted before hand using, for example, (ROB 134APF).

• The previously used service stations can still be used. Refer to V.A.G workshop equipment catalog.

• To prevent the entry of dampness all components of the refrigerant circuit which have been opened must be sealed with suitable plugs.

Perform the following work first:

- Turn off all electric consumers.

- Switch off the ignition.

- Remove the key.

- Extract refrigerant using (ROB 134APF).

• Environmentally hazardous draining of refrigerant is an offense punishable by law.


There is a danger of ice-up.

Refrigerant leaks out if refrigerant circuit is not discharged.

Refrigerant must be extracted before opening the refrigerant circuit. If refrigerant circuit is not opened within 10 minutes of extraction, pressure may form in refrigerant circuit due to evaporation. Extract refrigerant once more.

- Remove the refrigerant lines on the condenser (12 +/- 1 Nm) and seal off.

- Remove the radiator.






1 Protective Grate

• Only for vehicles with rough terrain equipment.

• Installation only with 28° front end.

2 Clip

• Quantity: 8

3 Condenser

• Secure to radiator with 4 bolts.

4 Sealing Strips

• Adhere the upper sealing strips from above onto the 6th row of fins on the condenser before installing.

• Adhere the lower sealing strips from below onto the 1st row of fins on the condenser before installing.

• Before assembly, attach side sealing strips to outer edge of condenser.

5 Clip Installation Diagram

6 Radiator

7 Screws

• Quantity: 4

• 5 +/- 0.5 Nm

8 Fluid Reservoir With Drier

Under certain conditions, fluid reservoir with dryer is no longer to be replaced after each time the refrigerant circuit is opened.

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Fluid Reservoir with Dryer ] Fluid Reservoir with Dryer.