Using torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-, this page covers removing the low-pressure-side damper weight from the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 refrigerant line — observing high-voltage component safety precautions on hybrid/electric models first.
| Special tools and workshop equipment
required |
|
|
|
| Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331/- (5…50 Nm) |
| – |
Observe safety precautions when working in the vicinity of
high-voltage components
→ Chapter „Safety precautions when working in the vicinity of
high-voltage components“. |
 Note
| It is not necessary to remove the refrigerant line in order
to remove and install the damper weight. |
| Depending on the vehicle model, type of refrigerant lines
and production period, an additional damper weight
-2- may be installed on refrigerant
line -1-
→ Electronic Parts Catalogue. |
|
|
|
| – |
Remove damper weight -2- from
refrigerant line on low-pressure-side -1-. |
| – |
Fit damper weight -2- on
refrigerant line on low-pressure-side -1-.
Take specified dimension -a- = 30 ±
5 mm into account while doing so. |
Note
| Ensure that the damper weight -2-
is firmly seated on the refrigerant line and that it won't make
contact with any other components during any condition. |
| The refrigerant line on the low-pressure side
-1- must not be pinched due to the
additional weight -B-. |
|
|
|
|
Component |
Specified torque |
| Bolts on damper
weight |
10 ± 1 Nm |
Questions & answers
Removing and installing damper weight for refrigerant line, low-pressure side — Volkswagen Golf Mk7
What is the Golf Mk7 refrigerant line damper weight?
A weight on the low-pressure line that dampens vibration and noise from the AC compressor. Removed by loosening its clamp.
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331/- (5…50 Nm)
...
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1783
& ...
