Removing and installing refrigerant line between air conditioner compressor and expansion valve — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Sharan II / SEAT Alhambra (7N, 2010–)

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• Ensure proper seating of seals in the groove of the respective refrigerant line.

📋 Procedure

1. Observe safety precautions Safety precautions when working on air conditioning systems.
2. Comply with notes Working on refrigerant circuit.
3. If necessary, remove parts of the air ducting 24Intake manifold; Assembly overview - intake manifold or 23Intake manifold; Assembly overview - intake manifold.
4. If necessary, remove parts of charge air system/air duct 21Charge air system; Assembly overview - charge air system.
5. Remove engine support 10Assembly mountings; Assembly overview - assembly mountings.

6. Extract refrigerant using air conditioner service station before opening refrigerant circuit.
7. Unscrew bolts (6) and (7).
8. Remove bolt (4).
9. Separate refrigerant line (2) from refrigerant line (1).
10. Unclip refrigerant line (1) from retainers (3) and (5).
11. Remove refrigerant line (1). [Note: Ensure proper seating of seals in the groove of the respective refrigerant line.]

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