System Overview - Refrigerant Circuit

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Refrigerant Circuit

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

Condenser
- There are different versions. Refer to the Parts Information.
- Overview. Refer to OVERVIEW - CONDENSER .
- Removing and installing. Refer to CONDENSER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Refrigerant Line
- From A/C compressor to condenser
Refrigerant Line - High Pressure Side
- From condenser to expansion valve
High Pressure Side Service Connection
- Cap: 0.4 ± 0.1 Nm
- Valve: 2 ± 0.2 Nm
- Removing and installing. Refer to EVACUATING AND CHARGING VALVE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, LOW AND HIGH PRESSURE SIDE .
High Pressure Sensor -G65-
- 8 ± 1 Nm
- Removing and installing. Refer to High Pressure Sensor -G65-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Refrigerant Line - Low Pressure Side
- From A/C compressor to expansion valve
Low Pressure Side Service Connection
- Cap: 0.4 ± 0.1 Nm
- Valve: 2 ± 0.2 Nm
- Removing and installing. Refer to EVACUATING AND CHARGING VALVE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, LOW AND HIGH PRESSURE SIDE .
Expansion Valve
- Removing and installing. Refer to EXPANSION VALVE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Bolts
- 10 Nm
Retaining Plate
Bolt
- 18 ± 3.6 Nm
A/C Compressor
- Overview. Refer to OVERVIEW - A/C COMPRESSOR POWER UNIT .
- Removing and installing. Refer to A/C COMPRESSOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Removing and installing from the bracket. Refer to A/C COMPRESSOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING ON BRACKET .