Condenser, 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:

-- If the condenser is replaced, 10 % of the total capacity of refrigerant oil must be filled in the installed A/C compressor in the refrigerant circuit. Refer to REFRIGERANT OIL CAPACITIES .

-- Coat the new seals with refrigerant oil before installing the refrigerant line.

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 .

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

Vehicles with Refrigerant R1234yf

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

-- Perform the leak test on the closed line connections of the refrigerant circuit. Refer to LEAKS, FINDING .