Refrigerant Lines, Disconnecting And Connecting From Condenser: Removing
- For all the following work, close the open lines and connections with clean plugs from the Engine Bung Set :VAS6122 .
-- Discharge the refrigerant circuit. Refer to Refrigerant Circuit or Working with A/C Service Station (1 Of 2) / Working with A/C Service Station (2 Of 2) .
RS 3
-- Remove the radiator and disconnect the refrigerant lines from the condenser. Refer to RADIATOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Vehicles with High-Voltage System
-- Remove the front bumper cover. Refer to BUMPER COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Vehicles without High-Voltage System, Except RS 3
-- Remove the front noise insulation. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .
Continuation for All Vehicles, Except RS 3
-- Remove the foam cover from the line couplings -1 and 4-.
Danger of frostbite due to refrigerant coming out under pressure.
Frostbite on the skin and other parts of the body is possible.
- Wear safety gloves.
- Wear protective eyewear.
- Evacuate or drain refrigerant and open the refrigerant circuit immediately.
- If more than 10 minutes elapse after extracting or draining the refrigerant and the refrigerant circuit has not been opened, extract or drain the refrigerant again. Pressure develops in the refrigerant circuit due to evaporation.
-- Remove the bolts -2 and 3- and remove the refrigerant lines -1 and 4-.