Condenser, Receiver/Dryer

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Fig 1: Exploded View Of Condenser

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

Condenser
- There are different versions. Refer to the Parts Information.
- Removing and Installing. Refer to CONDENSER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
O-Ring
- Replacing. Refer to the Parts Information for the versions.
- Coat with refrigerant oil before installing. Refer to REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT SEALS .
Refrigerant Line
- To the inner heat exchanger
  NOTE:
  To remove and install, remove the right engine mount. Refer to ENGINE MOUNT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING [CNTC, CYFB] / ENGINE MOUNT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING [DAZA] .
  
  Refrigerant lines from condenser to the inner heat exchanger and to the A/C compressor is available in different versions, depending on version of vehicle. On vehicles with a 2.5L TFSI engine (Audi TT RS), an additional connection point is installed in these refrigerant lines. Refer to the Parts Information. If necessary disconnect the refrigerant lines at these connection points. For bolts on the connection locations the same tightening specifications apply as for the bolts on the refrigerant lines on the inner heat exchanger or on the condenser.
  
  On vehicles with a 2.5L TFSI engine (Audi TT RS), the refrigerant line can only be removed from the condenser when the condenser is removed. If necessary, the refrigerant lines must be disconnected at the respective connection points.
Screw
- 8 Nm
Screw
- 8 Nm
Refrigerant Line
- From the A/C compressor
  NOTE:
  Refrigerant lines from condenser to the inner heat exchanger and to the A/C compressor is available in different versions, depending on version of vehicle. On vehicles with a 2.5L TFSI engine (Audi TT RS), an additional connection point is installed in these refrigerant lines. Refer to the Parts Information. If necessary disconnect the refrigerant lines at these connection points. For bolts on the connection locations the same tightening specifications apply as for the bolts on the refrigerant lines on the inner heat exchanger or on the condenser.
  
  On vehicles with a 2.5L TFSI engine (Audi TT RS), the refrigerant line can only be removed from the condenser when the condenser is removed. If necessary, the refrigerant lines must be disconnected at the respective connection points.
O-Ring
- Replacing. Refer to the Parts Information for the versions.
- Coat with refrigerant oil before installing. Refer to REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT SEALS .
Bracket
- For the refrigerant lines
Cap
- There are different versions. Refer to the Parts Information.
Circlip
Cap
- 2 Nm
- Replace if damaged
- There are different versions. Refer to the Parts Information.
O-Rings
- Replacing. Refer to the Parts Information for the versions.
- Coat with refrigerant oil before installing. Refer to REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT SEALS .
Dryer Cartridge
- There are different versions. Refer to the Parts Information.
- Removing and Installing:
  - Denso condenser. Refer to DRYER CARTRIDGE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, DENSO CONDENSER .
  - Modine condenser. Refer to DRYER CARTRIDGE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, MODINE CONDENSER .
  - Showa/Keihin condenser. Refer to DRYER CARTRIDGE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, SHOWA/KEIHIN CONDENSER .
Screen
- There are different versions. Refer to the Parts Information.
- Removing and Installing. Refer to DRYER CARTRIDGE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, MODINE CONDENSER .
Receiver/Dryer
- There are different versions. Refer to the Parts Information.
- Is integrated in the condenser on this version