Audi A3 from MY 2017

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Vehicle	Required Adapters for the Connections to A/C Compressor	Adapters Necessary for the Connections to the Reservoir or Receiver/Dryer	Miscellaneous
Audi A3 (8V_/ 85_) from MY 2017	Low pressure side: Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 12 :VAS6338/12 connected to the A/C Service Station and the Refrigerant Circuit Adapter Set - Adapter :VAS6338/48 High pressure side: Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 3 :VAS6338/3	Receiver/dryer (different versions)-- No adapter necessary, the receiver/dryer remains installed (or is integrated in the condenser).-- Depending on the condenser version, remove the dryer cartridge from the receiver/dryer on the condenser before flushing and then seal the opening again (see note).	Expansion valve remove and installed with the Refrigerant Circuits - Adapter 38 :VAS6338/38 (or a drilled open expansion valve. Refer to CLEANING THE REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT, PRELIMINARY WORK (FLUSHING WITH REFRIGERANT R1234YF) .)

NOTE:

Depending on the condenser manufacturer, the receiver/dryer version is different. On some versions for example the receiver/dryer is integrated in the condenser. The integrated receiver/dryer has a dryer cartridge that is no longer available as a replacement part. Therefore, if there is a complaint regarding a vehicle with a condenser with an integrated receiver/dryer, it may be necessary to replace the entire condenser after correcting the complaint. Refer to the Parts Information and Refrigerant Circuit (vehicle-specific Service Information).

Condensers with an integrated receiver/dryer or dryer cartridge that cannot be replaced separately or is not available as a replacement part, the condenser must be replaced after flushing (with the dryer cartridge installed). Refer to Refrigerant Circuit (vehicle-specific Service Information) and the Parts Information.