Refrigerant Circuit Components

Refrigerant Circuit Components

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.





1 A/C Compressor

• Manufacturer Sanden, Identification PXE16

• Manufacturer Zexel, Identification DSC17E

• Manufacturer Denso, Identification 6SEU14

• Manufacturer Delphi, Identification 6CVC140

• Pay attention to notes for installing A/C compressor. Refer to => [ A/C Compressor ] Description and Operation.

• Removing and installing. Refer to => [ A/C Compressor ] A/C Compressor.

2 Condenser

• Removing and installing. Refer to => [ Condenser ] Service and Repair.

3 Fluid reservoir with dryer cartridge

• 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. Refer to => [ Fluid Reservoir Dryer Cartridge ] Service and Repair.

4 High Pressure Sensor (G65)

• Removing, refer to => [ High Pressure Sensor ] Service and Repair.

5 Bracket

6 Evacuating and charging valve

• High pressure side

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

• Removing, refer to=> [ Evacuating and Charging Valve, Low and High Pressure Sides ] Service and Repair.

7 Retainer

8 Evacuating and charging valve

• Low pressure side

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

• Removing, refer to => [ Evacuating and Charging Valve, Low and High Pressure Sides ] Service and Repair.

9 Expansion Valve

• Function and removal, refer to => [ Expansion Valve ] Service and Repair.

10 Hex head nut

• 20 Nm

11 Bracket