2026-02-27

A/C Line - Supermanifold to HVAC (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 18201702 0.42 NOTA: Salvo explicitamente indicado em contrário no procedimento, o código de correção acima e o FRT refletem todo o trabalho necessário para a realização deste procedimento, incluindo os procedimentos associados. Não acumule códigos de correção, salvo se explicitamente instruído. NOTA: Consulte Tempos de taxa fixa para saber mais sobre FRT e sobre a respetiva criação. NOTA: Consulte Proteção pessoal para garantir que utiliza o EPI adequado durante a realização do procedimento abaixo. NOTA: Consulte para conhecer as práticas seguras e saudáveis de trabalho.

  • 2024-09-12: Added note on adding correction code for refrigerant - recovery/recharge as a separate activity to the Service Visit.
  • 2024-02-28: Updated the routines.
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Note
This procedure requires the A/C Refrigerant (Recovery and Recharge) procedure to be performed. If not already automatically added to the Service Visit, add correction code 18200102 as a separate correction within the same activity to the Service Visit.

Torque Specifications

Table 1. Torque Specifications: A/C Line - Supermanifold to HVAC (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the supermanifold to HVAC A/C line to the HVAC assembly
28 Nm (20.6 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
 Reuse
Nut that attaches the supermanifold to HVAC A/C line to the supermanifold
36 Nm (26.5 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
 Reuse

Remove

  1. Remove the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace).
  2. Remove the HEPA filter. See .
  3. Recover the A/C refrigerant. See .
  4. Remove the fresh intake duct. See Duct - Fresh Intake (Remove and Replace).
  5. Remove the 12V/LV auxiliary battery. See .
  6. Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the supermanifold to HVAC A/C line to the HVAC assembly.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm socket
  7. Remove the nut that attaches the supermanifold to HVAC A/C line to the supermanifold.
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    This nut is behind the supermanifold to compressor A/C line.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm socket
  8. Release the supermanifold to HVAC A/C line from the supermanifold, and then move the A/C line rearwards and up to remove it.

Install

  1. Position the supermanifold to HVAC A/C line on the supermanifold, inserting the A/C line stud into the stud hole on the supermanifold.
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    Lubricate the new seal washers with the appropriate A/C oil. See for A/C oil specifications.
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    Reach under the supermanifold to position the A/C line.
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    Look through the supermanifold stud hole to help locate the A/C line stud.
  2. Install the nut that attaches the supermanifold to HVAC A/C line to the supermanifold.
    36 Nm (26.5 lbs-ft)
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    This nut is behind the supermanifold to compressor A/C line.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm socket
  3. Install the bolts (x2) that attach the supermanifold to HVAC A/C line to the HVAC assembly.
    28 Nm (20.6 lbs-ft)
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm socket
  4. Begin the vacuum leak test and then return to this procedure. See #TASK_AWW_PQM_TLB.
  5. Install the 12V/LV auxiliary battery. See .
  6. Install the fresh intake duct. See Duct - Fresh Intake (Remove and Replace).
  7. When the vacuum leak test is complete, inject the appropriate amount of oil back into the A/C system. See #TASK_AWW_PQM_TLB.
  8. Recharge the A/C refrigerant. See #TASK_QGF_HNZ_QLB.
  9. Connect 12V/LV power. See 12V/LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  10. Unlock the vehicle gateway. See .
  11. On the touchscreen, touch Service Mode > Thermal > Sensors and Valves > Run Heat Pump Commissioning and select Run, and then allow the routine to complete.
  12. Tap Actions > Test Thermal Performance, select Run, and allow the routine to complete.
  13. Tap Actions > Test HVAC Performance, select Run, and allow the routine to complete.
  14. Exit Service Mode. See .
  15. Install the HEPA filter. See .
  16. Install the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace).