Refrigerant Lines, Disconnecting And Connecting At Condenser: Installing

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Fig 1: View Of Condenser, Refrigerant Lines And O-Rings

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

Installation is done is reverse order, observe the following:

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

-- Check the alignment pin -A- (if equipped) for damage and make sure it fits correctly.

-- Check the guide ring -B- on the refrigerant line connection for damage.

-- Insert the O-ring -C- into the groove -arrow- in the refrigerant pipe connection -E and F-.

NOTE:

Coat the O-ring with refrigerant oil before installing. Refer to REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT SEALS .

Make sure the O-ring fits correctly inside the groove in the refrigerant pipe.

-- Tighten the bolts -D-.

Tightening specification: 9 Nm

NOTE:

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

-- Evacuate the refrigerant circuit and fill it. Refer to USING SERVICE STATION (Refrigerant R134a, Servicing; Refrigerant Circuit, Using Service Station).

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

-- Install the remaining removed components.

-- Turn on the ignition.

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