Overview - Condenser

Condenser, Receiver/Dryer

NOTE:

The image shows a Modine condenser.

For A/C systems with refrigerant R1234yf, the desiccant bag/dryer cartridge must be replaced each time the refrigerant circuit is opened. Refer to COMPONENTS, REPLACING .

Under certain conditions, the desiccant bag no longer needs to be replaced each time the refrigerant circuit is opened on A/C systems with refrigerant R134a. Refer to COMPONENTS, REPLACING .

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Condenser

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

Condenser
- There are different versions. Refer to the Parts Information.
- Removing and Installing. Refer to CONDENSER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Seal
- Replace after removing
- There are different versions. Refer to the Parts Information.
- Coat with refrigerant oil before installing.
Refrigerant Line
- To the inner heat exchanger
Bolt
- 8 Nm
Bolt
- 8 Nm
Refrigerant Line
- From the A/C compressor
Seal
- Replace after removing
- There are different versions. Refer to the Parts Information.
- Coat with refrigerant oil before installing.
Bracket
- For the refrigerant lines
Cap
- Denso: 5 Nm
- Modine: 3 Nm
- Showa/Keihin: 5 Nm
- There are different versions. Refer to the Parts Information.
Snap Ring
Cap
- Replace if damaged
- There are different versions. Refer to the Parts Information.
Seal
- Replace after removing
- There are different versions. Refer to the Parts Information.
- Coat with refrigerant oil before installing.
Desiccant Bag
- There are different versions. Refer to the Parts Information.
- Removing and Installing:
  - Denso condenser. Refer to DESICCANT BAG, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, DENSO CONDENSER .
  - Modine condenser. Refer to DESICCANT BAG, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, MODINE CONDENSER .
  - Keihin condenser. Refer to DESICCANT BAG/DRYER CARTRIDGE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, SHOWA/KEIHIN CONDENSER .
Screen
- There are different versions. Refer to the Parts Information.
- Removing and installing
  - Denso condenser. Refer to DESICCANT BAG, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, DENSO CONDENSER .
  - Modine condenser. Refer to DESICCANT BAG, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, MODINE CONDENSER .
  - Keihin condenser. Refer to DESICCANT BAG/DRYER CARTRIDGE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, SHOWA/KEIHIN CONDENSER .
Receiver/Dryer
- There are different versions. Refer to the Parts Information.
- Is integrated in the condenser on this version