A/C condenser removal and compressor removal

Tiny
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  • 2012 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
  • 2.5L
  • 5 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 106,234 MILES
Low side anywhere from 70 to 80 PSI high side 50 to 70 hot air just going to replace both.
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Tuesday, July 20th, 2021 AT 8:47 AM

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Tiny
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Hello,

Is your clutch engaging?
The pressures and temperatures in the refrigerant circuit depend on the current operating conditions (such as engine RPM, coolant fan level 1, 2 or 3, engine temperature, A/C compressor on or off) as well as on the effects of outside influences (such as outside temperature, humidity, desired cooling output).

In vehicles with A/C Compressor Regulator Valve (N280) , the pressure is modified on the low pressure side by the valve.

For this reason, values indicated in the following table are valid only as reference points. They are attained at an engine speed of 1,500 to 2,000 RPMs and an ambient temperature of 20 °C (68 °F) after about 20 minutes.

At 20 °C (68 °F) with the engine not running, the pressure in the refrigerant circuit is 4.7 bar (68.17 psi).

I have attached the compressor and condenser replacement procedures as well as other specifications for your reference.

Here are few helpful links:

https://youtu.be/4EqdrBVb0sY

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-air-conditioner-compressor
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-air-conditioner-not-working-or-is-weak
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/re-charge-an-air-conditioner-system

Please let me know of any questions.

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Tuesday, July 20th, 2021 AT 3:16 PM
Tiny
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So how much r134 a do I add to a empty system? Because there’s 3 different ones I seen and I seen it also holds 4 1/2 of the pag oil.
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Tuesday, July 20th, 2021 AT 8:36 PM
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It calls for 18.5 ounces of R134a.
Let me know if you got any questions.
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Wednesday, July 21st, 2021 AT 8:40 AM

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