Refrigerant Lines For Gas Cooler, Disconnecting And Connecting
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Engine Bung Set :VAS 6122
Separating
Immediately seal off any open lines and connections with clean plugs from the Engine Bung Set :VAS 6122 .
-- Perform the "open the electric activated valves for the refrigerant circuit for extracting, evacuating and filling" with Vehicle Diagnostic Tester . Refer to Diagnostic Entries .
-- Refer to REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT, DISCHARGING .
-- Remove the lock carrier. Refer to LOCK CARRIER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Remove the front underbody trim panel. Refer to FRONT UNDERBODY TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Danger of frostbite due to refrigerant coming out under pressure.
Frostbite on the skin and other parts of the body is possible.
- Wear safety gloves.
- Wear protective eyewear.
- Evacuate or drain refrigerant and open the refrigerant circuit immediately.
- If more than 10 minutes have elapsed since evacuating or draining the refrigerant and the refrigerant circuit was not opened, evacuate or drain the refrigerant again. Pressure develops in the refrigerant circuit due to evaporation.
-- Remove the bolt -1-.
-- Remove the refrigerant line -2-.
-- Remove the bolt -1-.
-- Remove the refrigerant line -2-.
Connecting
Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:
-- Install the seals and loss protection devices without oil.
-- Perform the "open the electric activated valves for the refrigerant circuit for extracting, evacuating and filling" with Vehicle Diagnostic Tester . Refer to Diagnostic Entries .
-- Refer to REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT, CHARGING .
Tightening Specifications