Procedures

Connections Of Refrigerant Lines To The Components (different Versions)

NOTE:
- In January 2003, the connections between the refrigerant lines and the various components (condenser, evaporator etc.) were converted from radial/axial sealing to radial sealing (gradual introduction). A further few thousand vehicles were still installed with the old type of connection in April / May 2003.
- It is only permissible to combine components with the same type of seal and the corresponding O-rings (different versions).
- Reliable sealing of the joints cannot be ensured if components with different forms of sealing are installed.
- Joints with radial/axial seal (installed up to January 2003, gradually discontinued)







- Component - A - (e.g. condenser) with connection for radial/axial seal
- O-ring - B - for connection with radial/axial seal
- Refrigerant line - C - with connection with radial/axial seal
- Joints with radial seal (as of January 2003, gradual introduction)







- Component - A - (e.g. condenser) with connection for radial seal
- O-ring - B - for connection with radial seal
- Refrigerant line - C - with connection with radial seal
- Guide sleeve - D - (plastic) at connection with radial seal