A/C Compressor Regulator Valve -N280-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING: Installing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:

-- Clean the mount for the A/C Compressor Regulator Valve - N280- -3- on the A/C compressor -4- with a lint-free towel.

-- Clean the groove for the circlip -2- on the A/C compressor -4- with a lint-free cloth.

-- Replace the circlip -2- and A/C Compressor Regulator Valve -N280- -3-. Refer to the Parts Information.

-- Coat the new seals with refrigerant oil before installing the A/C Compressor Regulator Valve -N280- -3-.

CAUTION:

There is a risk of damaging the A/C compressor if the refrigerant circuit is empty.

- Never start the engine with the refrigerant circuit empty.

Vehicles with Refrigerant R134a

-- Fill the refrigerant circuit. Refer to the appropriate Service Information .

Vehicles with Refrigerant R1234yf

-- Charge the refrigerant circuit. Refer to WORKING WITH A/C SERVICE STATION .

Continuation for all vehicles

-- Perform the leak test on the refrigerant circuit line connections that were closed again. Refer to the appropriate Service Information .

-- Start the A/C system after charging the refrigerant circuit. Refer to A/C SYSTEM, STARTING AFTER CHARGING REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT .