Evacuating And Charging Valve, High Pressure Side
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Torque Wrench 1783 - 2-10Nm :VAG1783 with Torque Wrench 1783 - 1/4" Drive Ratchet :VAS6234
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 COMPONENT LOCATION OVERVIEW - A/C SYSTEM for the vehicle-specific Service Information.
NOTE:
Torque Wrench 1783 - 2-10Nm :VAG1783 with Torque Wrench 1783 - 1/4" Drive Ratchet :VAS6234
Use a suitable Refrigerant Sockets :T10364 to loosen the valve insert. Refer to Figure
- Socket with external or internal threads
- Seal identification: black or colored
- Valve with external thread and groove for seal (7 Nm)
- Seal identification: black or colored
- Cap