Compressor HVAC

1999 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan (9M2) V6-2.8L (AFP)SECTION Compressor HVAC
A/C Oil Capacity
Type
Part numbers are for reference only. Always contact the parts department for the latest part number in formation.
Production Date Capacity
Golf/Jetta/GTI From 10/98 135 +/- 15 CC
This is the total A/C System Refrigerant oil capacity. Replacement A/C Compressors Supplied by the parts department are filled with 135 cc of refrigerant oil.
Refrigerant (PAG) oil R-134a, distribution
The total refrigerant oil quantity is distributed in the refrigerant circuit as follows:
Compressor
When replacing refrigerant circuit components, fill an appropriate amount of refrigerant oil into the new pad before installation.
approx. 50%
Condenser
When replacing refrigerant circuit components, fill an appropriate amount of refrigerant oil (as indicated above) into the new pad before installation.
approx. 10%
Suction pipe
When replacing refrigerant circuit components, fill an appropriate amount of refrigerant oil (as indicated above) into the new pad before installation.
approx. 10%
Discharge pipe
When replacing refrigerant circuit components, fill an appropriate amount of refrigerant oil (as indicated above) into the new pad before installation.
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Evaporator
When replacing refrigerant circuit components, fill an appropriate amount of refrigerant oil (as indicated above) into the new pad before installation.
approx. 20%
Receiver drier
When replacing refrigerant circuit components, fill an appropriate amount of refrigerant oil (as indicated above) into the new pad before installation.
approx. 10%
RENDER: 1.0x

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