Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Heat Pump Valve Unit, Removing And Installing, 2-Valve Block From 03/2021: Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:
- There can be refrigerant oil in the removed valve block that must be redelivered to the refrigerant circuit (with the new component). Refer to Refrigerant Circuit Components, Replacing or COMPONENTS, REPLACING .
-- Replace the O-rings. Refer to REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT SEALS .
-- Install the refrigerant lines on the valve block and pay attention to the correct routing. Refer to SYSTEM OVERVIEW - REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT, VEHICLES WITH HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEM .
-- Check the routing after securing refrigerant lines. They must be inserted in their brackets and must not come into contact with other components.
-- Reinstall the rest of the removed components in the reverse order and reattach the loosened components.
-- Evacuate and fill the refrigerant circuit. Refer to Refrigerant Circuit (Refrigerant R134a Servicing, Refrigerant Circuit, Working with A/C Service Station) or Working with A/C Service Station .
-- Switch the ignition on.
-- Initiate the basic setting of the A/C system using the Thermal Management Control Module -J1024- and activate the electric valves using the routine Stop routine refrigerant circuit filling/flushing in the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester .
-- Operate the A/C system after charging the refrigerant circuit. Refer to A/C SYSTEM, STARTING AFTER CHARGING REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT, VEHICLES WITH HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEM .
NO RELATED
Use the Manual With the Right Hardware
Pair factory procedures with proven DIY tools so the instructions are easier to execute.
Affiliate disclosure: We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
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.