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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2003EUROVAN V6-2.8L (AXK)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISHEATING AND AIR CONDITIONINGSERVICE AND REPAIRA/C REFRIGERANT SYSTEMCOMPONENTS - FRONT PASSENGER AND ENGINE COMPARTMENTS, SERVICINGSYSTEM WITH INTEGRATED CONDENSER AND RECEIVER DRIER
2003 Volkswagen Eurovan V6-2.8L (AXK)
System With Integrated Condenser and Receiver Drier
2003 Volkswagen Eurovan V6-2.8L (AXK)SECTION System With Integrated Condenser and Receiver Drier
A/C Refrigerant System Components In Front Passenger And Engine Compartments (System With Integrated Condenser And Receiver Drier), Servicing
NOTE:
- Before proceeding with A/C refrigerant system servicing, always review safety measures.
- Discharge and evacuate A/C refrigerant system with Kent More ACR4 or equivalent.
- Only system components identified with an * can be removed or replaced without having to discharging refrigerant system.
- All opened refrigerant system components must be sealed against moisture and dirt contamination by appropriate sealing caps.
- R-134a system identification via O-ring color is no longer valid. Black and colored rings are used.
1 - Evaporator (front)
- In heating and A/C unit
2 - O-ring
- 10.8 mm; 1.8 mm
3 - Expansion valve
- Opening at bulkhead must be sealed to prevent water ingress
4 - O-ring
- 7.6 mm; 1.8 mm
5 - O-ring
- 17.2 mm; 1.8 mm
6 - High pressure service valve
7 - A/C Pressure Switch -F129-*
- Switch can be removed without discharging refrigerant circuit
- Removing & installing
- Tightening torque 8 Nm
- Always replace O-ring
8 - Condenser
9 - Receiver drier
10 - O-ring
- 10.8 mm; 1.8 mm
11 - Combi-bolt
- Tightening torque 7 Nm
12 - O-ring
- 10.8 mm; 1.8 mm
13 - O-ring
- 7.6 mm; 1.8 mm
14 - Combi-bolt
- Tightening torque 7 Nm
15 - O-rings
- 14.3 mm; 2.4 mm
16 - Pressure relief valve
17 - A/C Clutch -N25-
- Sanden Servicing the A/C clutch installed on compressor should only be done in exceptional circumstances.
18 - Compressor
- With A/C clutch -N25-
- SD7-V16 installed as running change from 01.95 >
19 - Combi-bolt
- Tightening torque 7 Nm
20 - O-ring
- 10.8 mm; 1.8 mm
21 - Low pressure service valve
22 - O-ring
- 14 mm; 1.8 mm
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.