Removing The Rear Vehicle Floor Suction Line

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Porsche Cayenne, 2009 Porsche Cayenne, and 2008 Porsche Cayenne. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: Refrigerant

Danger of freezing

→ Avoid contact with refrigerant.

→ Wear personal protective gear.

→ Observe the safety regulations for working on air-conditioned vehicles and dealing with refrigerant.

→ Observe the safety regulations for extraction and filling systems.

→ Observe the instructions for repairing air conditioning systems and storing spare parts.

Remove refrigerant by suction. → Draining and filling in refrigerant

Fig 1: Loosening Refrigerant Lines
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Unscrew the fastening screws -2- for the refrigerant lines, then unclip the refrigerant lines -A- (low pressure) and -B- (high pressure) from the support -D- . Seal the connections and refrigerant lines with plugs.

Fig 2: Unscrewing Fastening Screws
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Unscrew the fastening screws -4- for the refrigerant lines -B- and for the coolant line Kuhlmittelleitung -C- .

Fig 3: Removing Refrigerant Lines Fastening Screws
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Unscrew the fastening screws -4- for the refrigerant lines -A- , -B- and for the coolant line -C- .
Unscrew the fastening screws -2- for the refrigerant lines, then seal the refrigerant lines, -A- (low pressure) and -B- (high pressure), and the connections with plugs.
Pull out refrigerant lines -A- (low pressure) and -B- (high pressure) together. Unclip lines from the retaining clips.