How to remove and install an A/C Accumulator on 2005 Volkswagen Passat?

To de-fit the air conditioning system, empty it, lift the vehicle and place it on jackstands. Close off and seal the refrigerant lines and remove the accumulator. To install, pour in oil compatible with R-134a in a fresh accumulator, clamp on it, and evacuate the system, refill and leak test.

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2005 Volkswagen Passat Expansion Valve Part Number: 4B0-820-177-A
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- Other Name: Valve; Expansion Valve, Restrictor
- Item Weight: 2.10 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 4B0-820-177-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2005 Volkswagen Passat Submodels:
- 4 Motion, GL, GL TDI, GLS, GLS 4 Motion, GLS TDI, GLX, GLX 4 Motion, W8 | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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2005 Volkswagen Passat Dehydrator Part Number: 3B0-820-193
$185.63 MSRP: $259.98
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Drier
- Item Weight: 1.60 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 3B0-820-193
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2005 Volkswagen Passat Submodels:
- GL, GL TDI, GLS, GLS 4 Motion, GLS TDI, GLX, GLX 4 Motion, W8 | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.0 L GAS

2005 Volkswagen Passat A/C Accumulator Parts and Q&A

Q: How to remove and install an A/C Accumulator on 2005 Volkswagen Passat?
A: To de-fit the air conditioning system, empty it, lift the vehicle and place it on jackstands. Close off and seal the refrigerant lines and remove the accumulator. To install, pour in oil compatible with R-134a in a fresh accumulator, clamp on it, and evacuate the system, refill and leak test.