Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

Condenser

CAUTION!
There is a danger of ice-up.

Refrigerant leaks out if refrigerant circuit is not discharged.

Refrigerant must be extracted before opening 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.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• A/C service station (VAS 6007A)

• Depending on the type of engine, the refrigerant line connections are mounted on the right or left side of the condenser.

• Refrigerant must be extracted before hand using e.g. A/C service station (VAS 6007A).

• The previously used service stations can still be used => catalog V.A.G tools.

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

Perform following work first:

- Switch off all electrical consumers.

- Switch off ignition.

- Extract refrigerant e.g. using A/C service station (VAS 6007A).

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

- Remove the bumper.

- Move the lock carrier into the service position. Radiator Support

- Remove the bolts - 1 - (12 ± 1 Nm).





- Remove the refrigerant lines - 2 - from the connection - 4 - on the condenser.

- Seal off the line connections.

• Replace the sealing rings - 3 -.





1 Protective grate

• Position protective grate from below on the 3rd rib.

2 Securing clip

• Quantity: 8

3 Condenser

• Mounted to the radiator with 4 screws - 8 -.

4 Sealing strips

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

5 Diagram for the mounting clips

6 Radiator

7 Dryer cartridge in fluid reservoir

• Under certain conditions, the dryer cartridge should no longer be replaced each time the refrigerant circuit is opened.

• The fluid reservoir with dryer cartridge is mounted on the right or left side on the condenser depending on the engine type.

• Removing and installing => [ Fluid Reservoir Dryer Cartridge ] Service and Repair

8 Screws

• Quantity: 4

• 5 ± 0.5 Nm