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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2017GTI AUTOBAHN, AUTOMATIC DCT TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISHEATING, VENTILATION & A/C (HVAC)HVAC CONTROL SYSTEMSCLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (SERVICE INFORMATION)87 AIR CONDITIONINGA/C COMPRESSOROVERVIEW - A/C COMPRESSOR POWER UNIT
2017 Volkswagen GTI Autobahn, Automatic DCT Trans
Overview - A/C Compressor Power Unit
2017 Volkswagen GTI Autobahn, Automatic DCT TransSECTION Overview - A/C Compressor Power Unit
- A/C Compressor
- Removing and installing from the bracket. Refer to A/C COMPRESSOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING AT BRACKET .
- Removing and Installing. Refer to A/C COMPRESSOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Seal
- Replace after removing.
- Coat with refrigerant oil before installing.
- High Pressure Side Refrigerant Line
- Removing and Installing. Refer to REFRIGERANT LINE FROM CONDENSER TO A/C COMPRESSOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Screw
- 22 Nm
- Low Pressure Side Refrigerant Line
- Removing and Installing. Refer to REFRIGERANT LINE FROM A/C COMPRESSOR TO EVAPORATOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Seal
- Replace after removing.
- Coat with refrigerant oil before installing.
- Pressure Relief Valve
- Checking. Refer to PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE ON A/C COMPRESSOR, CHECKING .
- A/C Compressor Regulator Valve -N280-
- Checking. Refer to Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.
- Screw
- 25 Nm
- Quantity: 3
- Belt Pulley with Overload Protection
- Overview. Refer to OVERVIEW - BELT PULLEY .
- Alignment Sleeves
- Quantity: 2
- Oil Drain Plug
- A/C compressor, Denso: 30 Nm
- A/C compressor, Sanden: 15 Nm
- Only remove on an empty refrigerant circuit
- Replace the oil drain plug/seal after removal
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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.