System Overview - Refrigerant Circuit With RESTRICTOR And Reservoir
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NOTE:
The arrows indicate the refrigerant flow direction.
The following illustration shows a refrigerant circuit with an evaporator as an example.
This layout of a refrigerant circuit is not planned at this time for VW/Audi.
The layout of the refrigerant circuit is vehicle-specific. Refer to Refrigerant Circuit (vehicle-specific Service Information).
HD = High Pressure Side
ND = Low Pressure Side
- A/C Compressor Regulator Valve -N280-
- A/C Compressor
- Belt Pulley
- Depending on the version a A/C Clutch -N25- is installed in the belt pulley. Refer to Refrigerant Circuit (vehicle-specific Service Information).
- Depending on the version instead of the belt pulley a drive unit can also be present. Refer to Refrigerant Circuit (vehicle-specific Service Information).
- Pressure Relief Valve
- Condenser
- Refrigerant Pressure Sensor
- Vehicle-specific versions. Refer to Refrigerant Circuit (vehicle-specific Service Information).
- Service Connection - High Pressure Side
- With closure cap
- Restrictor
- Evaporator
- Evaporator in the front heater and A/C unit (installed under the instrument panel)
- Service Connection - Low Pressure Side
- With closure cap
- Reservoir
- With dryer cartridge