Where is the low-pressure air conditioning joint of Volvo XC60?

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ParkerRose
07/24/25 4:24pm
The low-pressure air conditioning joint of Volvo XC60 is located under the black plastic panel on the right side of the engine cover. Remove the black plastic panel below the wiper to see it. More detailed introduction is as follows: 1. The air conditioning button area of Volvo XC60 adopts automatic zone air conditioning. Passengers on both sides can set different temperatures according to their needs, and the operation is also very simple. The distribution of the function keys on the "T"-shaped control area, the floating center console, and the layout of the gear are the same as those of the S80. However, the multimedia display above the central air conditioning and the walnut wood center console decoration are still the unique symbols of XC60. 2. Air conditioning low-pressure pipe and high-pressure pipe: Generally, during the cooling process, the small pipe is the high-pressure pipe, and the large pipe is the low-pressure pipe; during the heating process, the small pipe is the low-pressure pipe and the large pipe is the high-pressure pipe, which is exactly the opposite of the above; Simply put, during cooling, the small pipe is high-pressure, and the large pipe is low-pressure, and the opposite is true for heating. 3. The working principle of air conditioning is: to achieve the purpose of cooling by continuously converting the refrigerant between liquid and gaseous states; The refrigerant exists in a gaseous state under normal temperature and normal pressure. To convert the gaseous refrigerant into liquid refrigerant, the compressor needs to pressurize the gaseous refrigerant to make it a liquid refrigerant. The liquid refrigerant flows to the indoor unit through the high-pressure pipe (thin pipe). The cycle is the working principle of the air conditioner and the reason for distinguishing between the high-pressure pipe and the low-pressure pipe.
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VivienneFitz
08/11/25 9:04am
I enjoy tinkering with my car, especially adding AC refrigerant in summer. The low-pressure port on the Volvo XC60 is located in the engine bay, near the driver-side firewall area, just above the AC compressor. You'll spot a larger pipe end typically marked with a blue cap for easy identification of high/low pressure. Before locating it, turn off the engine and engage the parking brake, wearing gloves to protect your hands since refrigerant contact can cause frostbite. I recommend beginners avoid DIY attempts and visit dealerships to check for line aging or leaks. Moreover, AC system maintenance is crucial - regularly replacing cabin filters prevents insufficient cooling. Remember to use a thermometer to measure vent temperature for performance evaluation.
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