Tightening Specifications

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 9 other vehicles, including the 2015 Audi S7, 2015 Audi RS 7, 2015 Audi A7 Quattro, 2014 Audi S7, and 2014 Audi RS 7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Refer to OVERVIEW - CONDENSER

-- Replace the O-ring seals depending on the version.

-- If applicable, inspect the alignment pin -4- for damage and check that it is seated correctly.

-- Inspect the guide ring -2- on the refrigerant line connection for damage.

-- Insert the O-ring seal -3- into the groove -arrow- on the refrigerant line connection -1-.

NOTE:

Coat O-rings with refrigerant oil before installing, refer to REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT SEALS .

Check O-ring seals for proper seating in groove -arrow- of respective refrigerant line.

Following attachment, check routing of refrigerant lines. They must be inserted in holders provided and not make contact with other components.

-- Insert the refrigerant lines in the respective connections on the condenser.

-- Tighten the bolts.

-- Evacuating and recharging refrigerant circuit, refer to REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT, DISCHARGING WITH SERVICE STATION or REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT, DISCHARGING WITH SERVICE STATION and REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT, CHARGING WITH SERVICE STATION .

-- Operate the A/C system after filling the refrigerant circuit, refer to A/C SYSTEM, STARTING OPERATION AFTER FILLING REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT and A/C SYSTEM, OPERATING AFTER CHARGING .

-- Check the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memory and erase any displayed entries using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester in the "Guided Fault Finding" function.