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Condenser Overview






Condenser Overview






1 Radiator

Removing and installing.

The condenser is located between the radiator and the charge air cooler condenser.

2 Condenser With Dryer Cartridge

Condenser, removing and installing 2.5L, refer to => [ Condenser ] Condenseror 2.0L , TDI, refer to => [ Condenser ] Condenser.

Removing and installing dryer cartridge, refer to => [ Dryer Cartridge ] Service and Repair.

3 Screws

Tightening specification: 5 Nm

Mounting the condenser on the radiator or the charge air cooler.

4 Dryer Cartridge

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Dryer Cartridge ] Service and Repair.

5 Protective Grate

Protecting the condenser from the stone chips and debris.

6 Clip

Clip for the protective grate.

Quantity: 8

7 Screws

Tightening specification: 12 Nm

Refrigerant line connections to the condenser.

8 Refrigerant Line

High pressure line

9 Refrigerant Line

Low pressure line