Removing and installing refrigerant line between condenser and air conditioner compressor — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf VII Variant (BA), VW Golf VII (5G, 2012–2020)

• Renewed: seals
• Also covered elsewhere: Electronic Parts Catalogue

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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 handling refrigerants.
2. Comply with notes Working on refrigerant circuit.
3. Extract refrigerant using air conditioner service station before opening refrigerant circuit.
4. Remove front bumper cover General body repairs, exterior63Front bumper; Removing and installing bumper cover.
5. Remove noise insulation General body repairs, exterior66Noise insulation; Removing and installing noise insulation.

6. Unscrew bolt (5) of upper refrigerant line (3).
7. Remove refrigerant line (3) from condenser (1).
8. Unscrew bolt (3) of refrigerant line (2).
9. Remove refrigerant line.
10. Renew seals. For versions, refer to Electronic Parts Catalogue.
11. Moisten seals with refrigerant oil before installing . [Note: Ensure proper seating of seals in the groove of the respective refrigerant line.]

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