Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing refrigerant line between condenser and evaporator
Special tools and workshop equipment
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Engine bung set -VAS 6122 |
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331/- (5…50 Nm) |
Air conditioner service station |
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Observe safety precautions
→ Chapter „Safety precautions when handling refrigerants“. |
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Comply with notes
→ Chapter „Working on refrigerant circuit“. |
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Extract refrigerant using air conditioner service station
before opening refrigerant circuit. |
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Remove front bumper cover
→ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.63. |
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Remove right engine mounting
→ Rep. gr.10. |
Risk of freezing injury caused by escaping pressurised refrigerant.There
is a risk of injury to the skin and parts of the body due to
freezing.Always wear safety gloves.Always wear safety goggles.Extract
refrigerant, and open the refrigerant circuit immediately afterwards.If
more than 10 minutes passed since the refrigerant has been extracted, do
not open the refrigerant circuit prior to extracting refrigerant anew.
Due to re-evaporation, pressure will be built up in the refrigerant
circuit. |
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Separate refrigerant lines. |
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Unscrew bolt -5- of lower
refrigerant line -3-. |
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Remove refrigerant line -3-
from condenser -1-. |
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Unclip refrigerant line -3-
from retainers, and remove it. |
Installation is carried out in the reverse order. When
installing, note the following: |
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Renew seals. For versions, refer to
→ Electronic Parts Catalogue. |
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Moisten seals with refrigerant oil before installing
→ Chapter. |
 Note
Ensure proper seating of seals in the groove of the
respective refrigerant line. |
→ Chapter „System overview - refrigerant circuit“. |
Assembly overview - assembly mountings
→ Rep. gr.10 |
Front bumper cover
→ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.63 |
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Observe safety precautions
→ Chapter „Safety precautions when handling refrigerants“.
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Comply with notes
→& ...
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque wr ...
Other materials:
Renewing Lambda probe
Note
Do not repair Lambda probe wires, since this can result in
malfunctions.
If necessary, replace attachment parts, cable ties or
marking rings to match the uniform probe to the defective probe
as specified. ...
Sockets in the vehicle
Fig. 125 In the rear section of the centre
console: 12-volt socket
Fig. 126 In the luggage compartment: 12-volt
socket
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Maximum power rating
Electrical socket
Maximum power rating
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Outer shoulder wear
Unsuitable use of self-levelling adjustments on pneumatic
suspension system
The use of the offroad level is recommended only for driving
offroad. Permanent use of the offroad level during normal road
operation can lead to increased tyre ...
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