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System Overview - Refrigerant Circuit With Expansion Valve And Receiver/Dryer

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NOTE:

The arrows indicate the refrigerant flow direction.

The following illustration shows a refrigerant circuit with two evaporators and an internal heat exchanger as an example.

The layout of the refrigerant circuit is vehicle-specific. Refer to REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT .

HD = High Pressure Side

ND = Low Pressure Side

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Refrigerant Circuit
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  1. A/C Compressor Regulator Valve -N280-
  2. A/C Compressor
  3. Belt Pulley
  4. Pressure Relief Valve
  5. Refrigerant Pressure Sensor
  6. Condenser (with Receiver/Dryer)
  7. Receiver/Dryer
  8. Service Connection - High Pressure Side
    • With closure cap
  9. Refrigerant Line with Inner Heat Exchanger
  10. Front Expansion Valve
  11. Front Evaporator
    • Evaporator in the front heater and A/C unit (installed under the instrument panel)
  12. Service Connection - Low Pressure Side
    • With closure cap
  13. Rear Expansion Valve
    • Only present in vehicles with a rear A/C unit (optional equipment)
  14. Rear Evaporator
    • Only present in vehicles with a rear A/C unit (optional equipment)