Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

Condenser

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• A/C Service station (ROB 134APF)

• Rinsing Device For Refrigerant Circuits (VAS6337/1)

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

• The previously used A/C Service Station 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.






1 Protective Grate

• Only for vehicles with rough terrain equipment.

• Only in vehicles with "Showa" condenser.

• Position protective grate from below on the 2nd rib.

2 Clip

• Quantity: 8

3 Condenser

• Secure to radiator with 4 bolts.

• Removing and installing,

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.

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

5 Spacer

• Spacer is only installed in vehicles with gasoline engine.

6 Screw

• 5 Nm

7 Radiator

8 Screws

• 5 Nm

• Quantity 4

9 Fluid Reservoir With Dryer Cartridge

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

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

Removal

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.

- Remove the rear bumper.

- Remove the lock carrier.


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 ± 1.8 Nm) and seal off.

- Remove the bolts - 6 - and - 8 - and the condenser.

Installation

- Installation is carried out in the reverse order while noting the following:

• Follow the assembly sequence, tighten bolt - 6 - first, and then the bolts - 8 -.