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Adapter For Assembling Flushing Circuit

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Block or screw connections

Fig 1: Identifying Screw & Block Connections
GWWA87-10132Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

Screw connection -A-

Block connection -B-

Block connections with different types of seals

Fig 2: Identifying Different Types Of Block Connections
GWWA87-10133Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

Block connection with radially sealed connection -A- (with plastic or metal guide -B-)

-- Block connection with axial sealing connection -C-

Fox MY 2005

Vehicle Required adapters for refrigerant pipes to A/C compressor Required adapters for refrigerant pipes to receiver/dryer Miscellaneous
Fox from MY 2005
  • Low pressure side Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 12 VAS 6338/12
  • High pressure side Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 2 VAS 6338/2
-- Remove dryer cartridge and seal receiver/dryer.-- Install a new dryer cartridge after flushing. -- Replace the expansion valve with the Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 34 VAS 6338/34 (or a drilled open expansion valve GENERAL INFORMATION => )-- Install a new expansion valve after flushing.

Lupo MY 1999

Vehicle Required adapters for refrigerant pipes to A/C compressor Required adapters for refrigerant pipes to receiver/dryer Miscellaneous
Lupo from MY 1999 through VIN 70000
  • Low pressure side Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 12 VAS 6338/12
  • High pressure side Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 2 VAS 6338/2
-- Remove receiver/dryer and bridge coolant pipes.
  • Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 28 VAS 6338/28
  • Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 29 VAS 6338/29
-- Install a new receiver/dryer after flushing.
-- Expansion valve replaced by Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 19 VAS 6338/19 (or a drilled open expansion valve for example 6N0 820 679 C GENERAL INFORMATION => )-- Install a new expansion valve after flushing.
Lupo from MY 1999 from VIN 70001
  • Low pressure side Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 12 VAS 6338/12
  • High pressure side Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 2 VAS 6338/2 or
  • Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 7 VAS 6338/7
Receiver/Dryer-- May be flushed.-- Install a new receiver/dryer after flushing. -- Replace the expansion valve with the Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 19 VAS 6338/19 (or a drilled open expansion valve, for example 6N0 820 679 C GENERAL INFORMATION => )-- Install a new expansion valve after flushing.

up! 2012; e-up! MY 2014

Vehicle Required adapters for refrigerant pipes to A/C compressor Required adapters for refrigerant pipes to receiver/dryer Miscellaneous
up! e-up! from MY 2012 From MY 2014
  • Low pressure side Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 12 VAS 6338/12
  • High pressure side Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 3 VAS 6338/3
  • Flush electrically-driven A/C compressor using Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set - Adapter 40 VAS 6338/40 and Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set - Adapter 41 VAS 6338/41. See notes here: ELECTRICALLY DRIVEN A/C COMPRESSOR, FLUSHING 
Receiver/Dryer-- May be flushed.-- Install a new receiver/dryer after flushing. -- Replace the expansion valve with the Refrigerant Circuits Adapter 36 VAS 6338/36 or Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 34 VAS 6338/34 (or a drilled open expansion valve, for example 1S0 820 078 GENERAL INFORMATION => )-- Install a new expansion valve after flushing.

Polo MY 1995

Vehicle Required adapters for refrigerant pipes to A/C compressor Required adapters for refrigerant pipes to receiver/dryer Miscellaneous
Polo from MY 1995 through VIN 50000 Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 14 VAS 6338/14 -- Remove receiver/dryer and bridge coolant pipes.
  • Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 28 VAS 6338/28
  • Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 29 VAS 6338/29
-- Install a new receiver/dryer after flushing.
-- Replace the expansion valve with the Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 19 VAS 6338/19 (or a drilled open expansion valve, for example 6N0 820 679 C GENERAL INFORMATION => )-- Install a new expansion valve after flushing.
Polo from MY 1995 from VIN 50001
  • Low pressure side Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 7 VAS 6338/7
  • High pressure side Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 2 VAS 6338/2
Receiver/Dryer-- May be flushed.-- Install a new receiver/dryer after flushing. -- Replace the expansion valve with the Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 19 VAS 6338/19 (or a drilled open expansion valve, for example 6N0 820 679 C GENERAL INFORMATION => )-- Install a new expansion valve after flushing.

Polo MY 2002

Vehicle Required adapters for refrigerant pipes to A/C compressor Required adapters for refrigerant pipes to receiver/dryer Miscellaneous
Polo from MY 2002
  • Low pressure side Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 12 VAS 6338/12
  • High pressure side Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 2 VAS 6338/2
-- Remove dryer cartridge and seal receiver/dryer.-- Install a new dryer cartridge after flushing. -- Replace the expansion valve with the Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 34 VAS 6338/34 (or a drilled open expansion valve GENERAL INFORMATION => )-- Install a new expansion valve after flushing.

Caddy MY 1996; Caddy MY 2004; Caddy MY 2011

Vehicle Required adapters for refrigerant pipes to A/C compressor Required adapters for refrigerant pipes to receiver/dryer Miscellaneous
Caddy from MY 1996
  • Low pressure side Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 4 VAS 6338/4
  • High pressure side Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 2 VAS 6338/2 or Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 14 VAS 6338/14
-- Remove receiver/dryer and bridge coolant pipes.
  • Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 28 VAS 6338/28
  • Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 29 VAS 6338/29
-- Install a new receiver/dryer after flushing.
-- Replace the expansion valve with the Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 19 VAS 6338/19 (or a drilled open expansion valve, for example 6N0 820 679 C GENERAL INFORMATION => )-- Install a new expansion valve after flushing.
Caddy from MY 2004; Caddy from MY 2011
  • Sanden / Denso A/C compressor
  • Low pressure side Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 12 VAS 6338/12
  • High pressure side Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 3 VAS 6338/3
  • 7H0 820 803 D A/C compressor
  • Low pressure side Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 7 VAS 6338/7
  • High pressure side Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 2 VAS 6338/2
Receiver/Dryer-- May be flushed.-- Install a new receiver/dryer after flushing. -- Replace the expansion valve with the Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 18 VAS 6338/18 (or a drilled open expansion valve GENERAL INFORMATION => )-- Install a new expansion valve after flushing.

Polo 2010; Polo KH IN MY 2010; Polo KH IN MY 2015; Polo Lim IN MY 2011; Polo Lim RUS MY 2011; Polo KH MY 2014; Polo KH MY 2015; Polo Lim MY 2014; Polo MY 2014

Vehicle Required adapters for refrigerant pipes to A/C compressor Required adapters for refrigerant pipes to receiver/dryer Miscellaneous
Polo from MY 2010; Polo KH IN from MY 2010; Polo HH IN MY 2015; Polo Lim IN from MY 2011; Polo Lim RUS from MY 2011; Polo KH from MY 2014; Polo KH from MY 2015; Polo Lim from MY 2014; Polo from MY 2014
  • Low pressure side Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 12 VAS 6338/12
  • High pressure side Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 3 VAS 6338/3
  • For A/C compressors 6Q0 820 808 F and 6Q0 820 808 G, high pressure side Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 2 VAS 6338/2.
-- Remove dryer cartridge and seal receiver/dryer.-- Install a new dryer cartridge after flushing. -- Replace the expansion valve with the Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 34 VAS 6338/34 (or a drilled open expansion valve GENERAL INFORMATION => )-- Install a new expansion valve after flushing.

Golf MY 1992; Vento MY 1992; Passat MY 1994

Vehicle Required adapters for refrigerant pipes to A/C compressor Required adapters for refrigerant pipes to receiver/dryer Miscellaneous
Golf from MY 1992; Vento from MY 1992; Passat from MY 1994 Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 14 VAS 6338/14 -- Remove receiver/dryer and bridge coolant pipes.
  • Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 28 VAS 6338/28
  • Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 29 VAS 6338/29
-- Install a new receiver/dryer after flushing.
-- Replace the expansion valve with the Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 19 VAS 6338/19 (or a drilled open expansion valve, for example 6N0 820 679 C GENERAL INFORMATION => )-- Install a new expansion valve after flushing.

Touareg MY 2003; Golf MY 2004; Golf Plus MY 2005; Golf Plus MY 2009; Jetta MY 2005; Eos MY 2006; Golf Variant MY 2007; Tiguan MY 2008; Scirocco MY 2009; Scirocco MY 2015; Golf MY 2009; Golf Variant MY 2010; Jetta MY 2011; Golf Cabrio MY 2012; NMS MY 2012; Beetle MY 2012 and Golf MY 2013

Vehicle Required adapters for refrigerant pipes to A/C compressor Required adapters for refrigerant pipes to receiver/dryer Miscellaneous
Touran from MY 2003; Golf from MY 2004; Golf Plus from MY 2005; Golf Plus from MY 2009; Jetta from MY 2005; Eos from MY 2006; Golf Variant from MY 2007; Tiguan from MY 2008; Scirocco from MY 2009; Scirocco from MY 2015; Golf from MY 2009; Golf Variant from MY 2010; Jetta from MY 2011; Golf Cabrio from MY 2012; NMS from MY 2012 and Beetle from MY 2012
  • Low pressure side Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 12 VAS 6338/12
  • High pressure side Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 3 VAS 6338/3
There are two versions of the receiver/dryer: Refer to the vehicle specific Repair Information.
  • Receiver/dryer with an installed dryer.
-- May be flushed.-- Install a new receiver/dryer after flushing.
  • receiver/dryer with dryer bag / cartridge
-- Remove the dryer bag / cartridge and close the receiver/dryer.-- Install a new dryer bag / cartridge after flushing.
-- Replace the expansion valve with the Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 18 VAS 6338/18 (or a drilled open expansion valve GENERAL INFORMATION => )-- Install a new expansion valve after flushing.

Golf MY 2013; Golf Wagon MY 2014; Golf MY 2014 (USA and Canada); Golf Sportsvan MY 2015

Vehicle Required adapters for refrigerant pipes to A/C compressor Required adapters for refrigerant pipes to receiver/dryer Miscellaneous
Golf from MY 2013; Golf Wagon from MY 2014; Golf from MY 2014 (USA and Canada); Golf Sportsvan from MY 2015
  • Low pressure side Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 12 VAS 6338/12
  • High pressure side Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 3 VAS 6338/3
-- Remove the dryer bag / cartridge and close the receiver/dryer.-- Install a new dryer bag / cartridge after flushing.-- If the condenser by Showa is installed, leave the receiver/dryer installed and flush the refrigerant circuit. -- Install a new receiver/dryer after flushing. -- Replace the expansion valve with the Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 38 VAS 6338/38 (or a drilled open expansion valve GENERAL INFORMATION => )-- Install a new expansion valve after flushing.

Golf MY 1998; Golf Wagon MY 1998; Vento MY 1999; New Beetle MY 1999; New Beetle Cabrio MY 2003; Bora MY 1999;

Golf from MY 1998; Golf Wagon from MY 1998; Vento from MY 1999; New Beetle from MY 1999; New Beetle Convertible from MY 2003; Bora from MY 1999
  • Low pressure side Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 7 VAS 6338/7
  • High pressure side Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 2 VAS 6338/2
-- Remove receiver/dryer and bridge coolant pipes.-- Connect with two Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 2 VAS 6338/2 and with Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Hose 31 VAS 6338/31.-- Install a new receiver/dryer after flushing. -- Replace the expansion valve with the Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 19 VAS 6338/19 (or a drilled open expansion valve GENERAL INFORMATION => )-- Install a new expansion valve after flushing.

Phaeton MY 2003

Vehicle Required adapters for refrigerant pipes to A/C compressor Required adapters for refrigerant pipes to receiver/dryer/reservoir Miscellaneous
Phaeton from MY 2003
  • Low pressure side Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 12 VAS 6338/12
  • High pressure side for 12-, 8- and 6-cylinder gasoline engines, Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 2 VAS 6338/2; high pressure side for 10-and 6-cylinder diesel engines, Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 3 VAS 6338/3
-- Remove the reservoir (dryer) and bridge coolant pipes.-- Connect with two Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 6 VAS 6338/6 and with Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Hose 31 VAS 6338/31.-- Install a new reservoir after flushing. -- Restrictor removed and refrigerant pipe reconnected.-- Install a new restrictor after flushing.

Passat MY 1997

Vehicle Required adapters for refrigerant pipes to A/C compressor Required adapters for refrigerant pipes to receiver/dryer/reservoir Miscellaneous
Passat from MY 1997 through 09/2000
  • A/C Adapter Set - Adapter 7 VAG 1785/7
  • A/C Adapter Set - Adapter 8 VAG 1785/8
  • Low pressure side Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 12 VAS 6338/12
  • High pressure side Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 2 VAS 6338/2
There are two different container versions.-- Remove reservoir and bridge coolant pipes.-- Connect Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 9 VAS 6338/9 and Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 8 VAG 1785/8 or Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 10 VAS 6338/10 with Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Hose 31 VAS 6338/31.-- Install a new reservoir after flushing. -- Restrictor removed and refrigerant line reconnected.-- Install a new restrictor after flushing.
Passat from MY 1997, from 10/2000
  • A/C Adapter Set - Adapter 7 VAG 1785/7
  • A/C Adapter Set - Adapter 8 VAG 1785/8
  • Low pressure side Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 12 VAS 6338/12
  • High pressure side Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 2 VAS 6338/2
-- Remove reservoir and bridge coolant pipes.-- Connect with two Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 10 VAS 6338/10 and with Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Hose 31 VAS 6338/31.-- Install a new reservoir after flushing. -- Restrictor removed and refrigerant line reconnected.-- Install a new restrictor after flushing.

Passat MY 2006; Passat CC MY 2009; CC MY 2010; Passat MY 2011; CC FL

Vehicle Required adapters for refrigerant pipes to A/C compressor Required adapters for refrigerant pipes to receiver/dryer/reservoir Miscellaneous
Passat from MY 2006; Passat CC from MY 2009; CC from MY 2010; Passat from MY 2011; CC FL
  • Low pressure side Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 12 VAS 6338/12
  • High pressure side Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 3 VAS 6338/3
-- Remove dryer cartridge and seal receiver/dryer.-- Install a new dryer cartridge after flushing.-- If the condenser by Showa is installed, leave the receiver/dryer installed and flush the refrigerant circuit. -- Install a new receiver/dryer after flushing. -- Replace the expansion valve with the Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 18 VAS 6338/18 (or a drilled open expansion valve GENERAL INFORMATION => )-- Install a new expansion valve after flushing.

Passat MY 2015; Passat Wagon MY 2015

NOTE:

The Passat 2015 and Passat Wagon 2015 with a Biturbo engine are not flushed. The amount of work to remove the expansion valve is too excessive. If there is A/C compressor damage, check whether there are shavings in the condenser and whether there are shavings on the condenser output. If there are shavings on the input and not on the output, then only the condenser and A/C Compressor need to be replaced.

Vehicle Required adapters for refrigerant pipes to A/C compressor Required adapters for refrigerant pipes to receiver/dryer Miscellaneous
Passat from MY 2015; Passat Wagon from MY 2015
  • Low pressure side Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 12 VAS 6338/12
  • High pressure side Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 3 VAS 6338/3
-- Remove the dryer bag / cartridge and close the receiver/dryer.-- Install a new dryer bag / cartridge after flushing. -- Replace the expansion valve with the Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 18 VAS 6338/18 (or a drilled open expansion valve GENERAL INFORMATION => )-- Install a new expansion valve after flushing.

Sharan MY 1996

NOTE:

On vehicles with second evaporator (Sharan), the front and rear refrigerant circuits must be flushed individually. Seal the front refrigerant circuit using A/C Adapter Set - Adapter 1 VAG 1785/1, A/C Adapter Set - Adapter 31785/3 and Closure Caps VAS 6338/30.

Vehicle Required adapters for refrigerant pipes to A/C compressor Required adapters for refrigerant pipes to receiver/dryer and second Evaporator Miscellaneous
Sharan from MY 1996 through 05/2000
  • Low pressure side Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 7 VAS 6338/7
  • High pressure side Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 2 VAS 6338/2
  • or Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 14 VAS 6338/14
-- Remove the receiver/dryer and connect the refrigerant pipes to the Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 37 VAS 6338/37-- Install a new receiver/dryer (dryer) after flushing.
  • Low pressure line for second evaporator Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 7 VAG 1785/7
  • High pressure line for second evaporator Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 5 VAG 1785/5
  • A/C Adapter Set - Adapter 3 VAG 1785/3 with Closure Cap - VAS 6338/30- to seal the front refrigerant circuit.
  • A/C Adapter Set - Adapter 1 VAG 1785/1 with Closure Cap - VAS 6338/30- to seal the front refrigerant circuit.
-- Replace the front and rear expansion valve with the Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 2 - Adapter 35 VAS 6338/35 (or a drilled open expansion valve GENERAL INFORMATION => )-- Install a new expansion valve after flushing.
Sharan from MY 1996 from June 2000
  • Low pressure side Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 7 VAS 6338/7
  • High pressure side Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 2 VAS 6338/2
-- Remove dryer cartridge and seal receiver/dryer.-- Install a new dryer cartridge after flushing.
  • Low pressure line for second evaporator Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 7 VAG 1785/7
  • High pressure line for second evaporator Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 5 VAG 1785/5
  • A/C Adapter Set - Adapter 3 VAG 1785/3 with Closure Cap - VAS 6338/30- to seal the front refrigerant circuit.
  • A/C Adapter Set - Adapter 1 VAG 1785/1 with Closure Cap - VAS 6338/30- to seal the front refrigerant circuit.
-- Replace the front and rear expansion valve with the Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 2 - Adapter 35 VAS 6338/35 (or a drilled open expansion valve GENERAL INFORMATION => )-- Install a new expansion valve after flushing.

Sharan MY 2011

NOTE:

On vehicles with second evaporator (Sharan), the front and rear refrigerant circuits must be flushed individually. Seal the front refrigerant circuit using A/C Adapter Set - Adapter 1 VAG 1785/1, A/C Adapter Set - Adapter 31785/3 and Closure Caps VAS 6338/30.

Vehicle Required adapters for refrigerant pipes to A/C compressor Required adapters for refrigerant pipes to receiver/dryer and second Evaporator Miscellaneous
Sharan from MY 2011
  • Low pressure side Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 12 VAS 6338/12
  • High pressure side Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 3 VAS 6338/3
-- Remove dryer cartridge and seal receiver/dryer.-- Install a new dryer cartridge after flushing.
  • Low pressure line for second Evaporator Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 3 VAS 6338/3
  • High pressure line for second Evaporator Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 4 VAS 6338/4
  • Loosen the refrigerant lines to the second evaporator just enough so that the adapter can be installed without deforming the refrigerant lines.
  • Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 5 VAS 6338/5 for the front refrigerant circuit.
  • Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 11 VAS 6338/11 for the front refrigerant circuit.
-- Replace the front expansion valve with the Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 18 VAS 6338/18 (or a drilled open expansion valve GENERAL INFORMATION => )-- Replace the rear expansion valve with the Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 2 - Adapter 33 VAS 6338/33 (or a drilled open expansion valve GENERAL INFORMATION => )-- Install a new expansion valve after flushing.

Touareg MY 2003; Touareg MY 2010; Touareg MY 2015; Touareg MY Hybrid 2010

NOTE:

On vehicles with second evaporator (Touareg), the front and rear refrigerant circuits must be flushed individually. Seal the front refrigerant circuit using Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 5 VAS 6338/5 and Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 11 VAS 6338/11.

Vehicle Required adapters for refrigerant pipes to A/C compressor Required adapters for refrigerant pipes to receiver/dryer and second Evaporator Miscellaneous
Touareg from MY 2003 through VIN 50000
  • Low pressure side Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 12 VAS 6338/12
  • High pressure side Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 2 VAS 6338/2
  • Engine code BJN 6.0L through VIN 20000 to high pressure side Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 3 VAS 6338/3.
-- Remove dryer cartridge and seal receiver/dryer.-- Install a new dryer cartridge after flushing.
  • Low pressure line for second Evaporator Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 3 VAS 6338/3
  • High pressure line for second Evaporator Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 4 VAS 6338/4
  • Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 5 VAS 6338/5 for the front refrigerant circuit.
  • Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 11 VAS 6338/11 for the front refrigerant circuit.
-- Replace the front expansion valve with the Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 17 VAS 6338/17 (or a drilled open expansion valve GENERAL INFORMATION => )-- Install a new expansion valve after flushing.-- Drill a hole for the expansion valve on the second evaporator GENERAL INFORMATION => .-- Install a new expansion valve after flushing.
Touareg from MY 2003 from VIN 50001; Touareg from MY 2010; Touareg MY 2015; Touareg Hybrid from MY 2010
  • Low pressure side Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 12 VAS 6338/12
  • High pressure side Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 2 VAS 6338/2 or Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 3 VAS 6338/3
  • Electrically-driven A/C compressor Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set - Adapter 40 VAS 6338/40 and Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set - Adapter 41 VAS 6338/41
-- Remove dryer cartridge and seal receiver/dryer.-- Install a new dryer cartridge after flushing.
  • Low pressure line for second Evaporator Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 3 VAS 6338/3
  • High pressure line for second Evaporator Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 4 VAS 6338/4
  • Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 5 VAS 6338/5 for the front refrigerant circuit.
  • Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 11 VAS 6338/11 for the front refrigerant circuit.
-- Replace the front and rear expansion valve with the Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 17 VAS 6338/17 or Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 2 - Adapter 33 VAS 6338/33 (or a drilled open expansion valve GENERAL INFORMATION => )-- Install new expansion valves after flushing.

Transporter MY 1991

NOTE:

On vehicles with second evaporator, the front and rear refrigerant circuits must be flushed individually. Seal the front refrigerant circuit using Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 5 VAS 6338/5 and Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 11 VAS 6338/11.

Vehicle Required adapters for refrigerant pipes to A/C compressor Required adapters for refrigerant pipes to receiver/dryer and second Evaporator Miscellaneous
Transporter from MY 1991 through 2012 1995
  • A/C compressor D0 820 805 B and 701 820 805 Q Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 2 - Adapter 54 VAS 6338/54
  • On vehicles with auxiliary evaporator on the roof, the Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 2 - Adapter 51 VAS 6338/51 and Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 2 - Adapter 52 VAS 6338/52 should be used.
  • For vehicles on which the receiver/dryer is mounted below the condenser, it may be flushed.
-- On the other versions, the receiver/dryer should be removed.
  • Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 20 VAS 6338/20 for receiver/dryer.
  • Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 29 VAS 6338/29 for receiver/dryer.
  • Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 26 VAS 6338/26 and with Closure Cap - VAS 6338/30- to seal the front refrigerant circuit.
  • Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 27 VAS 6338/27 and with Closure Cap - VAS 6338/30- to seal the front refrigerant circuit.
  • Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 2 - Adapter 57 VAS 6338/57 for refrigerant line of second evaporator.
  • Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 2 - Adapter 58 VAS 6338/58 for refrigerant line of second evaporator.
-- Install a new receiver/dryer after flushing.
-- Replace the front and rear expansion valve with the Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 2 - Adapter 55 VAS 6338/55 (or a drilled open expansion valve GENERAL INFORMATION => )-- Install a new expansion valve after flushing.
Transporter from MY 91 as of 01 1996
  • A/C compressor 7D0 820 805 E Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 2 - Adapter 53 VAS 6338/53
  • A/C compressor 7D0 820 805 H low pressure side Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 7 VAS 6338/7
  • High pressure side Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 2 VAS 6338/2
  • On vehicles with auxiliary evaporator on the roof, the Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 2 - Adapter 51 VAS 6338/51 and Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 2 - Adapter 52 VAS 6338/52 should be used.
  • For vehicles on which the receiver/dryer is mounted below the condenser, it may be flushed.
-- On the other versions, the receiver/dryer should be removed.
  • Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 20 VAS 6338/20 for receiver/dryer.
  • Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 29 VAS 6338/29 for receiver/dryer.
  • Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 26 VAS 6338/26 and with Closure Cap - VAS 6338/30- to seal the front refrigerant circuit.
  • Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 27 VAS 6338/27 and with Closure Cap - VAS 6338/30- to seal the front refrigerant circuit.
  • Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 2 - Adapter 57 VAS 6338/57 for refrigerant line of second evaporator.
  • Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 2 - Adapter 58 VAS 6338/58 for refrigerant line of second evaporator.
-- Install a new receiver/dryer after flushing.
-- Replace the front and rear expansion valve with the Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 2 - Adapter 55 VAS 6338/55 (or a drilled open expansion valve GENERAL INFORMATION => )-- Install a new expansion valve after flushing.

Transporter MY 2004

NOTE:

On vehicles with second evaporator, the front and rear refrigerant circuits must be flushed individually. Seal the front refrigerant circuit using Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 5 VAS 6338/5 and Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 11 VAS 6338/11.

Vehicle Required adapters for refrigerant pipes to A/C compressor Required adapters for refrigerant pipes to receiver/dryer and second Evaporator Miscellaneous
Transporter 7H from MY 2004
  • A/C compressor 7H0 820 805 E low pressure side Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 12 VAS 6338/12, high pressure side Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 3 VAS 6338/3
  • A/C compressor 7H0 820 803 C low pressure side Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 7 VAS 6338/7, high pressure side Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 2 VAS 6338/2
-- Remove dryer cartridge and seal receiver/dryer.-- Install a new dryer cartridge after flushing.
  • Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 5 VAS 6338/5 for the front refrigerant circuit.
  • Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 11 VAS 6338/11 for the front refrigerant circuit.
  • Low pressure line for second Evaporator Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 3 VAS 6338/3
  • High pressure line for second Evaporator Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 4 VAS 6338/4
-- Through VIN 20000, drill out the expansion valve GENERAL INFORMATION => .-- From VIN 20001, replace the front expansion valve with Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 2 - Adapter 56 VAS 6338/56-- Install a new expansion valve after flushing.-- Drill a hole for the expansion valve Replace the evaporator with Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 2 - Adapter 33 VAS 6338/33.-- Install a new expansion valve after flushing.
Transporter 7J from MY 2004
  • A/C compressor 7H0 820 805 E low pressure side Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 12 VAS 6338/12, high pressure side Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 3 VAS 6338/3
  • A/C compressor 7H0 820 803 C low pressure side Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 7 VAS 6338/7, high pressure side Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 2 VAS 6338/2
  • A/C compressor 7H0 820 805 D low pressure side Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 2 - Adapter 52 VAS 6338/12, high pressure side Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 2 - Adapter 51 VAS 6338/51
-- Remove dryer cartridge and seal receiver/dryer.-- Install a new dryer cartridge after flushing.
  • Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 5 VAS 6338/5 for the front refrigerant circuit.
  • Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 11 VAS 6338/11 for the front refrigerant circuit.
  • Low pressure line for second Evaporator Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 3 VAS 6338/3
  • High pressure line for second Evaporator Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 4 VAS 6338/4
-- Through VIN 5000, drill out the expansion valve GENERAL INFORMATION => .-- From VIN 5001, replace the front expansion valve with Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 2 - Adapter 56 VAS 6338/56.-- Install a new expansion valve after flushing.-- Drill a hole for the expansion valve Replace the evaporator with Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 2 - Adapter 56 VAS 6338/56.-- Install a new expansion valve after flushing.

Transporter MY 2010; Multivan MY 2010; California MY 2010; Caravelle MY 2010

NOTE:

On vehicles with second evaporator, the front and rear refrigerant circuits must be flushed individually. Seal the front refrigerant circuit using Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 5 VAS 6338/5 and Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 11 VAS 6338/11.

Vehicle Required adapters for refrigerant pipes to A/C compressor Required adapters for refrigerant pipes to receiver/dryer and second Evaporator Miscellaneous
Transporter from MY 2010; Multivan from MY 2010; California from MY 2010; Caravelle from MY 2010
  • Low pressure side Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 12 VAS 6338/12
  • High pressure side Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 3 VAS 6338/3
-- Remove dryer cartridge and seal receiver/dryer.-- Install a new dryer cartridge after flushing.
  • Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 5 VAS 6338/5 for the front refrigerant circuit.
  • Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 11 VAS 6338/11 for the front refrigerant circuit.
  • Low pressure line for second Evaporator Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 3 VAS 6338/3
  • High pressure line for second Evaporator Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 4 VAS 6338/4
-- Replace the expansion valve with the Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 2 - Adapter 56 VAS 6338/56 (or a drilled open expansion valve GENERAL INFORMATION => )-- Remove the expansion valve for the rear evaporator and drill open GENERAL INFORMATION => .-- Install a new expansion valve after flushing.

Crafter 2006; LT 2 from MY 1997

NOTE:

On vehicles with second evaporator, the front and rear refrigerant circuits must be flushed individually. Seal the front refrigerant circuit using Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 5 VAS 6338/5 and Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 11 VAS 6338/11.

Vehicle Required adapters for refrigerant pipes to A/C compressor Required adapters for refrigerant pipes to receiver/dryer and second Evaporator Miscellaneous
Crafter from MY 2006
  • A/C compressor 2E0 820 803 A low pressure side Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 12 VAS 6338/12, high pressure side Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 3 VAS 6338/3
  • A/C compressor 2E0 820 805 low pressure side Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 7 VAS 6338/7, high pressure side Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 3 VAS 6338/3
Receiver/Dryer-- May be flushed.-- Install a new receiver/dryer after flushing.
  • Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 5 VAS 6338/5 for the front refrigerant circuit.
  • Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 11 VAS 6338/11 for the front refrigerant circuit.
  • Low pressure line for second Evaporator Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 3 VAS 6338/3
  • High pressure line for second Evaporator Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 4 VAS 6338/4
-- Drill a hole for the expansion valve GENERAL INFORMATION => -- Install a new expansion valve after flushing.
LT 2 from MY 1997
  • Low pressure side Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 7 VAS 6338/7
  • High pressure side Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 2 VAS 6338/2
  • Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 20 VAS 6338/20
-- Remove receiver/dryer and bridge coolant pipes.-- Connect with two Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 29 VAS 6338/10 and with Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Hose 31 VAS 6338/31.-- Install a new receiver/dryer after flushing. -- Replace the expansion valve with the Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 2 - Adapter 56 VAS 6338/56 (or a drilled open expansion valve GENERAL INFORMATION => )-- Install a new expansion valve after flushing.

Amarok MY 2011

Vehicle Required adapters for refrigerant pipes to A/C compressor Required adapters for refrigerant pipes to receiver/dryer Miscellaneous
Amarok from MY 2011
  • Low pressure side Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 12 VAS 6338/12
  • High pressure side Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 3 VAS 6338/3
-- Remove dryer cartridge and seal receiver/dryer.-- Install a new dryer cartridge after flushing., -- Replace the expansion valve with the Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 2 - Adapter 33 VAS 6338/33 (or a drilled open expansion valve GENERAL INFORMATION => )

Golf blue e-Motion MY 2009

Vehicle Required adapters for refrigerant pipes to A/C compressor and on A/C compressor Required adapters for refrigerant pipes to receiver/dryer Miscellaneous
Golf blue e-Motion from MY 2009
  • Low pressure side Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 12 VAS 6338/12
  • High pressure side Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 3 VAS 6338/3
  • Flush electrically-driven A/C compressor using Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set - Adapter 40 VAS 6338/40 and Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set - Adapter 41 VAS 6338/41. See notes here: ELECTRICALLY DRIVEN A/C COMPRESSOR, FLUSHING 
-- Remove dryer cartridge and seal receiver/dryer.-- Install a new dryer cartridge after flushing.
  • Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set - Shut-Off Valve VAS 6338/42
-- Replace the expansion valve with the Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 34 VAS 6338/34 (or a drilled open expansion valve GENERAL INFORMATION => )-- Install a new expansion valve after flushing.-- Remove the High Voltage Battery Heater Core Refrigerant Cut-Off Valve -N542- and install the Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set - Shut-Off Valve VAS 6338/42.-- Remove the Heater and A/C Unit Refrigerant Cut-Off Valve -N541- and install the Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set - Shut-Off Valve VAS 6338/42. Note Warnings ADAPTER FOR ASSEMBLING FLUSHING CIRCUIT => -- If the Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set - Shut-Off Valve VAS 6338/42 is not available, a voltage of 12 V can be applied to the Cut-Off Valves -N541- and -N542-.

eGolf MY 2014 and eGolf MY 2014 with Heat Pump

Vehicle Required adapters for refrigerant pipes to A/C compressor and on A/C compressor Required adapters for refrigerant pipes to receiver/dryer Miscellaneous
e-Golf from MY 2014
  • Low pressure side Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 12 VAS 6338/12
  • High pressure side Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 3 VAS 6338/3
  • Flush electrically-driven A/C compressor using Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set - Adapter 40 VAS 6338/40 and Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set - Adapter 41 VAS 6338/41. See notes here: ELECTRICALLY DRIVEN A/C COMPRESSOR, FLUSHING 
-- Remove dryer cartridge and seal receiver/dryer.-- Install a new dryer cartridge after flushing. -- Replace the expansion valve with the Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 34 VAS 6338/34 (or a drilled open expansion valve GENERAL INFORMATION => )-- Install a new expansion valve after flushing.
eGolf from MY 2014 with Heat Pump
  • Low pressure side Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 12 VAS 6338/12
  • High pressure side Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 3 VAS 6338/3
  • Flush electrically-driven A/C compressor using Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set - Adapter 40 VAS 6338/40 and Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set - Adapter 41 VAS 6338/41. See notes here: ELECTRICALLY DRIVEN A/C COMPRESSOR, FLUSHING 
-- Remove the reservoir (dryer) and bridge coolant pipes.-- Connect with two Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 6 VAS 6338/6 and with Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Hose 31 VAS 6338/31.-- Install a new reservoir after flushing. -- Using the => , then start the "Refrigerant circuit, charging" function in the "Basic setting".
  • Doing so opens the electric valves on the refrigerant circuit.
  • Keep the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester connected so that the valves stay open.

Golf Hybrid MY 2014

Vehicle Required adapters for refrigerant pipes to A/C compressor and on A/C compressor Required adapters for refrigerant pipes to receiver/dryer Miscellaneous
Golf Hybrid from MY 2014
  • Low pressure side Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 12 VAS 6338/12
  • High pressure side Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 3 VAS 6338/3
  • Flush electrically-driven A/C compressor using Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set - Adapter 40 VAS 6338/40 and Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set - Adapter 41 VAS 6338/41. See notes here: ELECTRICALLY DRIVEN A/C COMPRESSOR, FLUSHING 
There are two versions of the receiver/dryer: Refer to the vehicle specific Repair Information.
  • Receiver/dryer with an installed dryer.
-- May be flushed.-- Install a new receiver/dryer after flushing.
  • receiver/dryer with dryer bag / cartridge
-- Remove the dryer bag / cartridge and close the receiver/dryer.-- Install a new dryer bag / cartridge after flushing.
  • Replace the expansion valve with the Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 38 VAS 6338/38 (or a drilled open expansion valve GENERAL INFORMATION => )
  • Replace the Heater and A/C Unit Refrigerant Cut-Off Valve - N541- and High Voltage Battery Heater Core Refrigerant Cut-Off Valve -N542- with two Shut-Off Valves VAS 6338/42. Note the instructions ADAPTER FOR ASSEMBLING FLUSHING CIRCUIT 
  • The restrictor in the refrigerant line to the High Voltage Battery Heat Exchanger is removed and drilled out (refer to the notes below). ADAPTER FOR ASSEMBLING FLUSHING CIRCUIT