Refrigerant Line From Condenser To A/C Compressor, Removing And Installing: Installing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Volkswagen Arteon and 2019 Volkswagen Arteon. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

-- If the refrigerant line has been replaced, 10cm ³ refrigerant oil must be filled into the refrigerant circuit. Refer to TECHNICAL DATA .

NOTE:

Make sure the seals fit correctly inside the groove on each refrigerant line.

CAUTION:

There is a risk of damaging the A/C compressor if the refrigerant circuit is empty.

- Never start the engine with the refrigerant circuit empty.

Vehicles with Refrigerant R134a

-- Fill the refrigerant circuit. Refer to Working with A/C Service Station .

-- Perform the leak test on the refrigerant circuit line connections that were closed again. Refer to Refrigerant Circuit, Detecting Leaks .

Vehicles with Refrigerant R1234yf

-- Charge the refrigerant circuit. Refer to REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT, CHARGING .

-- Perform the leak test on the closed line connections of the refrigerant circuit. Refer to LEAKS, FINDING .