Condenser, Removing And Installing, Except RS Models: Removing

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-- Turn off the ignition.

-- Discharge the refrigerant circuit. Refer to REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT .

NOTE:

Depending on the allocation of the service connection to the refrigerant line and vehicle version, it may be necessary to remove the left auxiliary reinforcement on the tower brace so that the A/C service station service coupling can be connected (for example, on the Audi Q5). Refer to SUSPENSION STRUT AND UPPER CONTROL ARM and REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT .

-- Remove the refrigerant lines from the condenser. Refer to REFRIGERANT LINES, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING AT CONDENSER .

-- Remove the bolts (or clips) -1, 2, 3 and 5-. Refer to LOCK CARRIER .

Fig 1: Front Lock Carrier Cover

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-- Lift the cover -4- on the lock carrier and disengage it on the radiator grille. Refer to LOCK CARRIER .

-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

Fig 2: Identifying Air Duct

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-- Remove the air guide -1- on the intermediate flange -2- for the air filter housing.

-- Disconnect the connector -C- from the A/C Pressure/Temperature Sensor -G395-.

Fig 3: Disconnect Electrical Connector On A/C Pressure/Temperature Sensor

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-- Disconnect the connector -B- to the front parking aid sensors and the connector to the Outside Air Temperature Sensor -G17- -A-.

NOTE:

Different installation locations of the Outside Air Temperature Sensor -G17- (this illustration shows the location for vehicles of MY 2008). Refer to Outside Air Temperature Sensor -G17-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the front bumper cover end plate (depending on the vehicle version, for example, for the Audi Q5 it is currently not always necessary). Refer to FRONT BUMPER .

NOTE:

On vehicles with a grille -A- (only specific vehicles with safety feature against rocks and stone chips) the front bumper cover and grille -A- must be removed in order to move and remove the air duct -B-.

Fig 4: View Of Grille And Air Ducts

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-- Unlock the retaining straps in direction of -arrows A- (each two straps, one on top and one below on the air guide) and move the left and right air guide -1- toward the center of the vehicle in direction of -arrow B-.

Fig 5: Locating Left & Right Air Duct Tabs

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Vehicles with a Power Steering Oil Cooler:

Fig 6: If Applicable, Release Clamps And Tilt Power Steering Coolant Hose

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-- Unlock the retaining clamps in direction of -arrow A- and move the power steering cooling coil -1- forward in direction of -arrow B-.

-- Remove the power steering oil cooler cooling coil from the condenser and lay it on the engine.

NOTE:

In the illustration the installation position is shown with the bumper cover removed.

All:

Fig 7: Condenser

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-- Unlock the retaining clamps -1- in direction of -arrow A- and remove the condenser -2- upward and out of the brackets on the radiator in direction of -arrows B-.

NOTE:

In the illustration, with the bumper cover removed.