2012 Volkswagen CC (357) L4-2.0L Turbo (CCTA)FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Components Outside of Passenger Compartment Component Location Overview






Components Outside of Passenger Compartment Component Location Overview

Danger due to refrigerant coming out under pressure.

Danger of frost bite to skin and other parts of the body.

• Extract the refrigerant and immediately open the refrigerant circuit after that.

• If the refrigerant was extracted more than 10 minutes in the past and the refrigerant circuit was not opened, extract the refrigerant again. Pressure in the refrigerant circuit is caused by evaporation.


Factory service manual diagram




1 A/C Compressor

• Sanden, Identification PXE16

• Zexel, Identification DSC17E

• Denso, Identification 6SEU14

• Delphi, Identification 6CVC140

• Read the information regarding installing the A/C compressor. Refer to => [ A/C Compressor, Installation Information ] Description and Operation.

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ A/C Compressor ] Service and Repair.

2 Condenser

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Condenser ] Condenser.

3 Reservoir with Dryer Cartridge

• Under certain conditions, the dryer cartridge should no longer be replaced each time the refrigerant circuit is opened.

• The fluid reservoir with dryer cartridge is mounted on the right or left side on the condenser depending on the engine type.

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

4 High Pressure Sensor (G65)

• Removing, refer to => [ High Pressure Sensor G65 ] High Pressure Sensor G65.

5 Bracket

6 Evacuating and Charging Valve

• High pressure side

• Environmentally hazardous draining of refrigerant is an offense punishable by law.

• Removing, refer to => [ Evacuating and Charging Valves, Low and High Pressure Side ] Evacuating and Charging Valves, Low and High Pressure Side.

• Capacities, refer to => Maintenance Procedures Fluid Capacity Tables.

7 Bracket

8 Evacuating and Charging Valve

• Low pressure side

• Environmentally hazardous draining of refrigerant is an offense punishable by law.

• Removing, refer to => [ Evacuating and Charging Valves, Low and High Pressure Side ] Evacuating and Charging Valves, Low and High Pressure Side.

• Capacities, refer to => Maintenance Procedures Fluid Capacity Tables.

9 Expansion Valve

• Function and removal, refer to => [ Expansion Valve ] Expansion Valve.

10 Nut

• 20 Nm

11 Bracket

Factory Service Tools

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

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