Evacuating And Charging Valve With SCHRADER Valve

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Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required:

Torque Wrench 1783 - 2-10 Nm VAG 1783 with Torque Wrench 1783 - 1/4" Drive Ratchet VAS 6234

WARNING:

There is a danger of ice-up.

Refrigerant will leak out if refrigerant circuit is not discharged.

Refrigerant must be extracted before opening refrigerant circuit. If refrigerant circuit is not opened within 10 minutes of extraction, pressure may form in refrigerant circuit due to evaporation. Extract the refrigerant once more.

Only valves and connections that are resistant to refrigerant R134a and refrigerant oil must be installed.
Different connections (outer diameter) for high pressure and low pressure side.
Always screw on sealing caps.

Allocation in vehicle.

Refer to REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT for the vehicle-specific Repair Information.

Fig 1: Identifying A/C Service Connection Components

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NOTE:

Torque Wrench 1783 - 2-10 Nm VAG 1783 with Torque Wrench 1783 - 1/4" Drive Ratchet VAS 6234

Use a suitable Refrigerant Sockets T10364 to loosen the Schrader valve insert, refer to Figure

A -

Service connection (soldered in)

B -

Schrader valve insert (2.4 ± 0.2 Nm)

C -

O-ring (belongs to the valve)

D -

Sealing cap with seal