Refrigerant Circuit Components

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Torque Wrench V.A.G 1331/ (5 to 50 Nm)
• A/C Service Station ROB 134APF
• Rinsing Device For Refrigerant Circuits VAS6337/1

Fig 1: Identifying A/C Refrigerant System Components Remove/Install Components

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

1. Fluid Reservoir With Dryer Cartridge 
   • Removing and installing, refer to FLUID RESERVOIR WITH DRYER CARTRIDGE .

     Under certain conditions, fluid reservoir with dryer cartridge is no longer to be replaced after each time the refrigerant circuit is opened. For further information, refer to Removal and Installation .

2. Compressor 

   Pay attention to notes for installing A/C compressor. Refer to A/C COMPRESSOR INSTALLATION INFORMATION .

   • Removing and installing, refer to A/C COMPRESSOR .
3. Condenser 
   • Removing and installing, refer to CONDENSER .
4. High Pressure Sensor -G65- 

   Removing and installing, refer to HIGH PRESSURE SENSOR -G65- .

5. Bracket 
6. Evacuating and Charging Valve 
   • High pressure side.
   • Environmentally hazardous draining of refrigerant is an offense punishable by law.
   • Removing and installing, refer to EVACUATING AND CHARGING VALVE, LOW AND HIGH PRESSURE SIDES .
   • Capacities, refer to appropriate MAINTENANCE, DIAGNOSIS - FLUID CAPACITY TABLES Information .
7. Retainer 
8. Evacuating and Charging Valve 
   • Low pressure side.
   • Environmentally hazardous draining of refrigerant is an offense punishable by law.
   • Removing and installing, refer to EVACUATING AND CHARGING VALVE, LOW AND HIGH PRESSURE SIDES .
   • Capacities, refer to appropriate MAINTENANCE, DIAGNOSIS - FLUID CAPACITY TABLES Information .
9. Expansion Valve 
   • Function and removal, refer to EXPANSION VALVE .
10. Hex Head Nut 
    • 20 Nm
11. Bracket