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.
System Overview - Refrigerant Circuit
For A/C systems with refrigerant R1234yf, the desiccant bag/dryer cartridge must be replaced each time the refrigerant circuit is opened. Refer to COMPONENTS, REPLACING .
Under certain conditions, the desiccant bag no longer needs to be replaced each time the refrigerant circuit is opened on A/C systems with refrigerant R134a. Refer to COMPONENTS, REPLACING .
- Condenser
- There are different versions. Refer to the Parts Information.
- Overview. Refer to OVERVIEW - CONDENSER .
- Removing and Installing. Refer to CONDENSER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Refrigerant Line
- To the condenser
- Refrigerant Line - High Pressure Side
- To the refrigerant line with the inner heat exchanger
- High Pressure Side Service Connection
- Removing and Installing. Refer to EVACUATING AND CHARGING VALVE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, LOW AND HIGH PRESSURE SIDE .
- Cap: 0.4 ± 0.1 Nm
- Valve: 2 ± 0.2 Nm
- Refrigerant Line - Low Pressure Side
- To the refrigerant line with the inner heat exchanger
- An additional balance weight may be present on this refrigerant line depending on the refrigerant line version and the production period. Refer to the Parts Information.
- Balance weight if installed, removing and installing. Refer to LOW PRESSURE SIDE REFRIGERANT LINE BALANCE WEIGHT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Refrigerant Circuit Pressure Sensor -G805-
- Removing and Installing. Refer to Refrigerant Circuit Pressure Sensor -G805-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- 5 ± 1 Nm
- Low Pressure Side Service Connection
- Removing and Installing. Refer to EVACUATING AND CHARGING VALVE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, LOW AND HIGH PRESSURE SIDE .
- Cap: 0.4 ± 0.1 Nm
- Valve: 2 ± 0.2 Nm
- Refrigerant Line with Inner Heat Exchanger
- From the condenser and A/C compressor
- Removing and Installing. Refer to REFRIGERANT LINES WITH INNER HEAT EXCHANGER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Expansion Valve
- Removing and Installing. Refer to EXPANSION VALVE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Bolts
- 4.5 Nm ± 0.5 Nm
- Bolt
- 8 Nm
- Nut
- 8 Nm
- A/C Compressor
- Overview. Refer to OVERVIEW - A/C COMPRESSOR .
- Removing and Installing. Refer to A/C COMPRESSOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Removing and installing from the bracket. Refer to A/C COMPRESSOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING ON BRACKET .
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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.