Removing Refrigerant Line Between Compressor And Condenser - Rear Section

WARNING: Refrigerant

Danger of freezing
→ Avoid contact with refrigerant.

→ Wear personal protective gear.

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

→ Observe the safety regulations for extraction and filling systems.

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

NOTIFICATION

Opened refrigerant system for repairs.

Risk of moisture getting into the refrigerant system.
Risk of contaminating the refrigerant circuit.
Risk of saturation and irreparable damage to desiccator.
Irreparable damage to the desiccator can damage the compressor and evaporator.

After opening the refrigerant circuit, close off the refrigerant lines/connections immediately using the relevant

→ stoppers. To avoid contaminating the refrigerant circuit, the stoppers for the different refrigerants must be stored and used separately.

→ The desiccator must be replaced if the air humidity is high and if the refrigerant circuit is left open for a long time.

Remove rear section -1- of compressor/condenser line.

Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Front section - compressor/condenser line
1. 1.1 Disconnect front section -2- from rear section -1- .
  1. 1.1.1 Unscrew screw -3- .
  2. 1.1.2 Disconnect rear section -1- from front section -2- .
  3. 1.1.3 Close off line connections using suitable stoppers.
Only for 4-cylinder engines:
1. 2.1 Disconnect rear section -1- from the compressor -4- .
  1. 2.1.1 Unscrew screw -5- .
  2. 2.1.2 Disconnect rear section -1- of the compressor/condenser line from the compressor -4- .
  3. 2.1.3 Close off line connections using suitable stoppers.
2. 2.2 Guide out rear section -1- of the compressor/condenser line.
3. 2.3