CONDENSATION WATER DRAIN HOSE, CHECKING
Remove the footwell trim on the right side. Refer to Removal and Installation .
Fold back the carpet near the condensation water hose just far enough until the condensation water drain is visible.
Scheme 12
Note. The condensation water hose -1- must be able to be connected to connection of heating and A/C unit without pre-tension. Condensation water hose must sit securely on connection for condensation water hose on heating and A/C unit.
FLUID RESERVOIR DRYER CARTRIDGE
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Robinair A/C Service Unit -ROB 134APF
- Locking ring pliers (commercially available)
Note. Under certain conditions, the dryer cartridge should no longer be replaced each time the refrigerant circuit is opened. Refer to REPLACING RESERVOIR/FLUID RESERVOIR OR DRYER CARTRIDGE, CONDITIONS (Component Replacement). The fluid reservoir with dryer cartridge is mounted on the right or left side on the condenser depending on the engine type.
Move the lock carrier into the service position. Refer to Description and Operation .
Unscrew mounting bolts for cooler -arrows-.
Scheme 13
Carefully push the radiator toward the engine until the cover bolt -arrow- is accessible.
Scheme 14
| WARNING | There is a danger of ice-up. Refrigerant leaks out if refrigerant circuit is not discharged. Refrigerant must be extracted before opening the refrigerant circuit. If refrigerant circuit is not opened within 10 minutes of extraction, pressure may form in refrigerant circuit due to evaporation. Extract refrigerant once more. |
Extract refrigerant using, for example -ROB 134APF-, only then open the refrigerant circuit. See notes, refer to REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT COMPONENTS OVERVIEW .
Remove the cap 1.2 Nm 0.3 Nm. The illustration shows a Passat from MY 06.
Install a cylinder bolt (M5) into the thread in the cap.
Push the cap downward and remove the circlip.
Using pliers on the cylinder bolt -2- pull the cap -1- straight out in the direction of arrow.
Scheme 15
Using needle-nose pliers pull the dryer cartridge -1- in the direction of arrow.
Scheme 16
Installation
Install in reverse order of removal.
Tightening specification, cap on fluid reservoir: 1.2 Nm 0.3 Nm