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Product overview

Genuine OEM Volkswagen A/C Expansion Valve, part number 4M0816679. This critical component is located within the air conditioning system, typically at the inlet of the evaporator. Its primary function is to regulate the flow of high-pressure liquid refrigerant, expanding it into a low-pressure gas as it enters the evaporator, which facilitates heat absorption from the cabin air. A genuine OEM expansion valve ensures precise refrigerant metering and optimal system pressure, which is vital for efficient cooling performance and preventing damage to other A/C components.

Catalogue entry: EXPANS VAL.

Fitted with: 4M0898037A PARTS SET, 4D0260749B seal ring, 4E0260749B seal ring, 4M0820679A EXPANS VAL.

Technical details

Category
Heating & A/C
Customs (HS) code
84818079
Manufacturer
Volkswagen
Product Type
Genuine new auto parts
Shipping size (L × W × H)
8 × 3.5 × 6 cm
Shipping weight
0.16 kg

Specifications

As recorded in the manufacturer’s parts catalogue for this part number.

Equipment codes

  • KK3

PR codes identify the factory option a part belongs to; your vehicle’s are listed on the data sticker in the boot well or service booklet.

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Parts diagram & fitment

5 vehicles

Expansion Valve — locate 4M0816679 Volkswagen A/C Expansion Valve | Refrigerant Flow Control in the official exploded view and explore the surrounding assembly.

Parts in this assembly48
Vehicle fitment table5

Europe (5)

VehicleYearsPos.QtyRemarkPR
Audi RS Q8 Quattro2019-101KK3
Audi Q8 Quattro 3,02018-101KK3
touareg2017-2023101KK3
Audi A8L2017-2022101KK3
Audi Q7 qu. 3.0 TDI2015-2019101KK3

Diagrams & fitment data powered by oemdiagrams.com

4M0816679 Volkswagen A/C Expansion Valve | Refrigerant Flow Control is fitted on: Audi RS Q8 Quattro 2019-; Audi Q8 Quattro 3,0 2018-; touareg 2017-2023; Audi A8L 2017-2022; Audi Q7 qu. 3.0 TDI 2015-2019.