Flat tube dimensions of condenser

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Production was gradually switched from calendar week 45, 1998 onwards (initially for Audi A6 with 6-cyl. diesel engine) to a condenser with smaller flat tubes.
Pay attention to part no. on condenser replacement (sometimes the only distinguishing feature).

→ Electronic Parts Catalog ETKA

Fig 1: Flat Tube Dimensions Of Condenser

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Condensers - A - with flat tube dimensions - B - = 20 mm and - C - = 3.0 mm must be filled with more refrigerant than condensers - D - with flat tube dimensions - E - = 18 mm or 16 mm and - F - = 1.7 mm → Electronic Parts Catalog ETKA.

Fig 2: Identifying Refrigerant R134a Capacity Or Delete Old Capacity Label

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Pay attention to flat tube dimensions on condenser replacement. If a condenser with different dimensions is to be installed, also replace label - A - indicating refrigerant R134a capacity or delete old capacity and enter new figure using a waterproof pen → Electronic Parts Catalog ETKA.