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Heater And A/C Unit, Removing And Installing: Installing

GWWN87-11684Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:

-- Pay attention to the correct seating of the seal -1- in the groove -arrow- of the corresponding refrigerant line.

-- Coat the new seals with refrigerant oil before installing the refrigerant lines.

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 the appropriate service information .

-- Perform the leak test on the refrigerant circuit line connections that were closed again. Refer to the appropriate service information .

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 .

Continuation for All Vehicles

-- Fill the coolant. Refer to COOLANT, DRAINING AND FILLING (2.0L) / COOLANT, DRAINING AND FILLING (3.6L) .

-- Start the A/C system after charging the refrigerant circuit. Refer to A/C SYSTEM, STARTING AFTER CHARGING REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT .

-- Check the heater and A/C unit function.