TT Quattro Coupe V6-3.2L (CBRA) (2008)
Expansion Valve: Service and Repair
Expansion Valve, Removing and Installing
Expansion Valve, Removing And Installing
NOTE: In model year 2007, the hose piece in the refrigerant line on the high pressure side (thin line) - C - was discontinued as a running change. Only
bend a refrigerant line - C - carefully and only as far as absolutely necessary to remove the expansion valve. If necessary, loosen this refrigerant line from
bracket so it is not damaged.
Removing
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Switch off ignition.
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Discharge refrigerant circuit.
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Disconnect refrigerant lines from expansion valve.
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Remove bolts - A -.
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Pull expansion valve - B - out of heat protection insulation - C -.
NOTE: Seal all open lines and connections on evaporator with suitable caps (avoid dirt and moisture from entering the system).
Installing
Torque specification: Bolts - A - (expansion valve to bracket on evaporator) - 10 Nm
Installation is carried out in the reverse order, when doing this note the following:
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Replace O-rings - D - and - E -.
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Make sure that O-rings - D - and - E - are properly seated on connecting pipes to evaporator - F - and - G -.