Jetta L5-2.5L (CBTA) (2008)
‹› Always evacuate refrigerant prior to opening refrigerant circuit.
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Remove bolts --> [ 1 Bolts ] and disconnect refrigerant lines --> [ 2 Refrigerant lines on expansion valve ] from expansion valve.
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Remove bolts --> [ 8 Combination bolt ] and remove expansion valve.
Installing
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Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:
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Charge refrigerant circuit using refrigerant recycling/recovery unit Kent-Moore ACR4 (or UL approved equivalent)
‹› Capacities --> [ A/C Refrigerant System Capacities ] See: Specifications/Capacity Specifications/A/C Refrigerant System Capacities
5
O-ring
‹› 14 mm; 1.82 mm
‹› Coat with refrigerant oil when installing
6
O-ring
‹› 10.8 mm; 1.82 mm
‹› Coat with refrigerant oil when installing
7
O-ring
‹› 9.5 mm; 2.5 mm
8
Combination bolt
‹› 5 Nm
Expansion Valve, Function
‹› The expansion valve restricts and controls refrigerant flow to the evaporator thus lowering refrigerant temperature and pressure.