Refrigerant Circuit Components: Condenser

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Torque wrench V.A.G 1331/ (5 to 50 Nm)
Robinair A/C Service Unit ROB 134APF with Rinsing Device For Refrigerant Circuits VAS6337/1A

NOTE:

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.

To prevent the ingress 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 for example, using ROB 134APF.

NOTE:

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

-- Remove front bumper. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Remove the lock carrier. Refer to Description and Operation .

-- Disconnect connector.

WARNING:

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.

-- Loosen the bolts -1- and -3- (12 ± 1.8 Nm).

Fig 1: Refrigerant Line Bolts

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

NOTE:

Illustration shows 1.6L engine with 75 Kw. Changes in the refrigerant line arrangement can occur, depending on the vehicle.

-- Remove and seal refrigerant lines -2- and -4-.

Fig 2: Condenser Remove/Install Components

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

Protective Grate
- Only for vehicles with rough terrain equipment.
- Only in vehicles with "Showa" condenser.
- Position protective grate from below on the 3rd rib -arrow-.
Clip
- Quantity: 8
Condenser
- Secure to radiator with 4 bolts.
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.
Spacer
NOTE:
Spacer is only installed in vehicles with gasoline engine!
Screw
- 5 +/- 0.5 Nm
Radiator
Screws
- Quantity: 4
- 5 +/- 0.5 Nm
  NOTE:
  On vehicles with a gasoline engine, first secure bolt -6- before the bolts -8- are secured.
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. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Removing and installing, refer to FLUID RESERVOIR WITH DRYER .