General Specifications

2013 Volkswagen Beetle Base, 2D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN X, Standard TransSECTION General Specifications
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Item Specification
A/C Compressor 
Type FS-10 swashplate, 5 double-acting pistons
Displacement 170 cc (10.4 cu in)
Rotation Clockwise
A/C Pressure Relief Valve (1)
Open pressures 3,792-4,137 kPa (550-600 psi)
A/C Pressure Sensor  N/A 
Evaporator Core Orifice 
Color Red
Diameter 1.57 mm (0.062 in)
Magnetic Clutch 
Air gap clearance 0.35-0.75 mm (0.014-0.030 in)
Pressure Cutoff Switch (1)
Open status 2,999-3,275 kPa (435-475 psi)
Closed status 1,586-1,999 kPa (230-290 psi)
A/C Cycling Switch (1)
Open pressure 152-165 kPa (22-24 psi)
Close pressure 317 kPa (46 psi) maximum
Refrigerant Lubricant and Capacity 
PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil (R-134a Systems) YN-12-D WSH-M1C231-B
Capacity 266 ml (9 oz)
Refrigerant and Capacity 
R-134a Refrigerant YN-19 (US); CYN-16-P or CYN-16-R (Canada) WSH-M17B19-A
Capacity 1.28 kg (45 oz)
Refrigerant System Cleaner 
A/C Systems Flushing Solvent YN-23 -
Refrigerant System Coating 
A/C Cooling Coil Coating YN-29 -
(1) Manifold gauge set pressures may vary slightly depending on the distance between the service gauge port valve and the A/C pressure relief valve, the A/C cycling switch or the pressure cutoff switch location.
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